Explained: How EU-UK talks on British waters turned into a fine kettle of fish
EU negotiators have said that if the UK refuses to share its waters, the bloc would deny special access to British fisheries to the European single market.
Updated: December 29, 2020 7:57:36 am
A fresh catch of fish. Although rich fishing grounds belong to the UK, most of the catch from here is exported. (AP Photo/File)
The UK and the EU are currently working on a post-Brexit deal that will determine key aspects of their relationship, such as defence, trade, security and immigration. Among the many unresolved issues in the negotiations, one is the determination of both sides to not let the other fish in troubled waters, quite literally.