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UK government playing 'fast and loose' with livelihoods as slashed quota leaves seafood sector facing serious cod shortfall

Painful consequences face vessel owners and fish and chip businesses because of the failure of Boris Johnson's government to secure adequate cod quotas with Norway.

UK Fisheries CEO Jane Sandell says she is devastated for crew working in an unpredictable business on a self-employed basis who are paid a share of the catch they land.
UK Fisheries CEO Jane Sandell says she is devastated for crew working in an unpredictable business on a self-employed basis who are paid a share of the catch they land.Photo: UK Fisheries
Published 10 January 2022, 07:01Updated 10 January 2022, 13:56
United KingdomAndrew CrookNational Fish Fryers FederationJane SandellBoris Johnson