French authorities release British trawler as post-Brexit fishing row rows on
French authorities have released a British trawler that had been impounded amid the post-Brexit fishing row that has loomed over the G20 and COP26 summits.
The boat will now set sail from Le Havre, some 30 miles west of the English Channel.
French president Emmanuel Macron had last week warned that Paris could block British boats from landing their catches in French ports and tighten customs checks from midnight in protest at what they claim is a refusal by the UK authorities to grant licences to French boats.
But France suspended the threats at the eleventh hour as negotiations continue.
More to follow.