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British fishing and coastal communities will benefit from £360 million investment to drive growth and boost the sector for the future as the Government launches its Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund. The Fund will invest in new technology and equipment to modernise Britain’s fishing fleet, deliver new training and skills to back the next generation of fishers, and promote the seafood sector to export our high-quality produce across the world. The government will work with the industry to target investment where it matters most. The investment comes alongside a new twelve-year fisheries access agreement with the EU securing long-term certainty for…

A well-known politician in Ireland, Richard Boyd Barrett is well-known for his fervent support of social justice causes, especially those related to housing and healthcare. However, he has been going through a personal struggle in recent months that has put his emotional and physical fortitude to the test in ways that few can comprehend. In early 2025, Boyd Barrett, the leader of People Before Profit and the Teachta Dála (TD) for Dún Laoghaire, made his throat cancer diagnosis public. His openness regarding his health issues has further enhanced his reputation as a leader who is not only committed to his…