19 January 2021 - Brexit fishing deal fury

"While the Government battles to gain control over the Coronavirus Pandemic and the new variants of the virus, it cannot shake off Brexit and the issues that are being caused by delays being seen, particularly by fishermen, in getting produce to market in Europe. Yesterday saw a protest in the centre of London from Scottish fishermen whose trade has been seriously affected by delays caused by border checks. Prime minister Boris Johnson has pledged an interim support payment of £23 million to assist those hit hardest. Numerous stories have emerged of cargoes spoiling in lorries delayed at the border by discrepancies in paperwork. As the Pandemic continues to threaten the Health service, it seems that evidence is emerging to suggest that the nationwide lockdown is having the desired effect. The level of new infections is down by 25% in a week while the vaccination programme surges ahead. Hospital admissions and fatalities lag infections so a peak is still 7-10 days away. " Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.