Cultural events such as Shetland Folk Festival need greater support to overcome Brexit barriers on touring musicians, Alistair Carmichael has said. The Orkney and Shetland…
READ FULL STORYThe Tories have faced fresh criticism over a new commission intended to scrutinise all of the UK’s trade deals for their impact on agriculture.
READ FULL STORYIsles MP Alistair Carmichael has raised complaints from frustrated Shetland fishermen during a scathing attack on the UK government’s post-Brexit dealings with the industry.
READ FULL STORYToft Pier’s long-awaited revamp is now “very, very close” to completion, with the development expected to be finished by the end of April.
READ FULL STORYA seafood organisation has warned the Brexit red tape seen earlier this year could be the demise of small fishing businesses. Seafood Scotland says the…
READ FULL STORYSeafood exporters across the UK will receive government funding of up to £23 million. But Alistair Carmichael has described the assistance as the ‘bare minimum’…
READ FULL STORYTwo thirds of Shetland fishermen are reported to have been waiting ashore, hoping for the Brexit chaos to end.
READ FULL STORYPoliticians have made calls for urgent action to support Shetland’s seafood sector, which has been left “bitterly disappointed” by the Brexit fisheries agreement.
READ FULL STORYPressure is growing on the UK government to help resolve the problem of mounting hold-ups in fish exports to the EU.
READ FULL STORYA call has been made for the government to give “answers and action” on emerging frustrations in the fishing sector over the UK’s EU trade
READ FULL STORYEU residents are being urged to make sure they secure their right to continue living in the isles. Citizens of the EU, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland…
READ FULL STORYFishing leaders have criticised the Brexit deal, but insisted they will “roll up their sleeves” to secure improvements.
READ FULL STORYShetland’s MP says he will not support the last minute deal agreed between Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Alistair Carmichael insists the agreement negotiated at the…
READ FULL STORYKey fishing stocks landed by Shetland fleets are set to be hit by the Brexit fisheries deal, according to Scottish government analysis. Fergus Ewing, cabinet…
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