Russian fishing loophole closed

RUSSIAN fishing vessels will no longer be allowed in UK waters, says Fishing Minister Mark Spencer.

- Steph Spyro

Maritime bosses had demanded a loophole be closed that allowed the ships despite sanctions since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.

The issue arose because of a shared area agreement signed in 1999 between the Faroe Islands - 200 miles north of Scotland - and the UK. Mr Spencer told MPs: "The Faroes have agreed not to allow Russian vessels into that special area in 2024.