EU unveils plans for more restrictions on fishing

Another major round of fishing cuts was proposed by the European Commission today, including the closure of dangerously-depleted cod grounds in the North Sea, Irish Sea and off the west of Scotland.

Reductions of up to 60% in herring catches, 34% for cod and 27% for mackerel were also included in the latest belt-tightening measures beleaguered fleets are being asked to absorb.