Royal Navy vessels have been deployed to âthreats of illegal fishingâ in UK waters as part of no-deal preparations
Four 80-metre gunboats are on standby if there is no deal
The Royal Navy River-class offshore patrol vessel HMS Mersey at anchor in the Solent off the Isle of Wight, one of four river patrol vessels put on standby by the Government to guard against European trawlers entering UK territory if the trade talks with Brussels fail (Image: PA)
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