Link copied Brexit: Fishing manager blames HMRC for paperwork delays Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Fishing firms in the UK and Europe have been hit with massive disruption in the 17 days since Britain left the EU, with post-Brexit red tape causing delays and confusion at ports. The UK left the EU single market and customs union from January 1 as part of the landmark Trade and Corporation Agreement (TCA). Under the terms of the treaty, the UK became an independent coastal state and free from the EU’s controversial Common Fisheries Policy.