Assistance for seafood exporters the ‘bare minimum’ MP says
Seafood exporters across the UK will receive government funding of up to £23 million. But Alistair Carmichael has described the assistance as the ‘bare minimum’…
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Tory leader calls for politicians to lay aside differences to help resolve fish exports debacle
A plea has been made for Scotland’s governments to avoid turning the fishing exports debacle into a constitutional row. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has…
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Chaos in fish exports is ‘a shambles of government’s making’ says MP
The chaos faced by seafood exporters struggling to get their produce into the EU has been described as a “shambles of the government’s own making”.
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Support for EU citizens
EU residents are being urged to make sure they secure their right to continue living in the isles. Citizens of the EU, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland…
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Fisheries deal disappointing, say industry leaders
Fishing leaders have criticised the Brexit deal, but insisted they will “roll up their sleeves” to secure improvements.
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Call for clarity over promised support for sheep farmers
Pressure is mounting on the government to provide “full detail” of promised support for sheep farmers in the event of no-deal.
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Call for clarity on agricultural funding
A call for clarity has been made over the future funding mechanism for agricultural across the UK. Westminster has confirmed that the initial Scottish budget…
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Crofter details key concerns over no deal Brexit
Concerns remain among crofters about the “catastrophic” impact steep tariffs will have on lamb exports in the event of a no deal Brexit.
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Japan deal welcome for Northern Isles produce but many concerns remain, says MP
Concern has been voiced about potential risks to privacy and data rights following agreement on a UK-Japan trade deal.
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School milk offer extended at last minute by Scottish government
School milk is going back on the menu following an 11th hour intervention by the Scottish government. Councillors were poised to agree to increase the…
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Stark figures over fish caught by EU vessels revealed in new report
More than half of the fish and shellfish caught in Shetland waters is landed by EU fishing boats, while the local fleet gets less than
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Report warns of risk of dramatic fall in food exports in event of no deal exit
A new report has warned of a potential 63 per cent drop in UK food exports in the event of a no deal Brexit.
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Action required by vessel owners ahead of EU exit
Fishermen are being reminded that vessels must be registered as food businesses – and be open to inspection – before any catch can be exported
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Warning council could be subjected to clawback of EU funds
Elected members have been warned the council could be subject to clawback of “substantial amounts” of EU funding.
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