Fishing
‘Under-loved’ fish set for name change to reel in UK customers
‘Under-loved’ fish set for name change to reel in UK customers
Industry bosses hope rebranding megrim sole and spider crab will boost domestic sales
11 Feb 2021
Hitler’s toilet seat up for auction
Hitler’s toilet seat up for auction
And other stories from the stranger side of life
2 Feb 2021
The UK fishing offer raising hopes of a deal
The UK fishing offer raising hopes of a deal
Compromise on EU catch reduction may have unlocked last-minute talks
22 Dec 2020
‘Lack of movement’ on fishing increasing odds of no-deal
‘Lack of movement’ on fishing increasing odds of no-deal
EU refuses to budge on totemic issue as time ticks away on transition period
9 Nov 2020
Book shop releases unisex book fragrance
Book shop releases unisex book fragrance
And other stories from the stranger side of life
9 Nov 2020
Have the UK and EU agreed a Brexit fishing rights deal?
Have the UK and EU agreed a Brexit fishing rights deal?
European sources say claims that bloc has ‘caved’ on London’s demands are ‘far off the mark’
3 Nov 2020
Why a spat over fishing may trigger a no-deal Brexit
Why a spat over fishing may trigger a no-deal Brexit
Disagreements over territory threaten to sink last-minute negotiations
13 Oct 2020
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Michel Barnier warns EU against ‘half-baked’ Brexit deal
Michel Barnier warns EU against ‘half-baked’ Brexit deal
Leaked memo reveals that chief negotiator fears compromise on fishing could weaken bloc’s hand
9 Oct 2020
Fears grow Brexit talks could collapse in June
Fears grow Brexit talks could collapse in June
Disagreements over fishing and the ‘level playing field’ could derail trade negotiations
1 May 2020
What the Bougainville referendum means for the world
What the Bougainville referendum means for the world
The tiny island nation is expected to vote for independence from Papua New Guinea
20 Nov 2019
Scotland and Ireland clash over Rockall fishing
Scotland and Ireland clash over Rockall fishing
The uninhabitable North Atlantic islet is at centre of political row over fishing rights
11 Jun 2019
UN: 'severe' threat to food from decline in biodiversity
UN: 'severe' threat to food from decline in biodiversity
Report says 'the foundations of our food systems' are being undermined
22 Feb 2019
Fish and chip shops serving endangered shark
Fish and chip shops serving endangered shark
It is ‘almost impossible’ for consumers to know what they are buying, scientists say
1 Feb 2019
Scallop wars: British boats attacked in English Channel
Scallop wars: British boats attacked in English Channel
Stones and smoke bombs thrown in clash over French fishing rules
29 Aug 2018