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By Justin Parkinson
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The UK and Norway have failed to reach a fishing deal for this year, with the industry warning that hundreds of crew members will be left out of work.
It means UK fleets will have no access to Norway s sub-Arctic waters, known for their cod catches.
The government said its fair offer had been rejected in talks.
The firm UK Fisheries called it a disgrace , saying fishermen in Hull would be particularly badly affected by the lack of progress.
In 2018, UK fleets landed fish worth £32m in Norwegian waters, according to the government.
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