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A British scallop trawler detained in a French port has now been released as France backed down in a post-Brexit fishing feud with the UK.

The Guardian says France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, has shelved his threat to clog up UK exports and ban its fishers from landing catches at French ports.

The Daily Express says Downing Street today said almost 1,800 fishing licences have been granted to EU vessels looking to fish in UK waters.

The Guardian says relations between the EU and the UK risk further deterioration after the Brexit minister accused Brussels of behaving “without regard to the huge political, economic and identity sensitivities” in Northern Ireland.

The Sunday papers lead with the ongoing fishing row between the leaders of Britain and France, as PM Boris Johnson told Brussels to rein in France and accused of engaging in a “pattern” of threats against the UK. The papers report the fishing row threatens to overshadow the upcoming COP26 summit.

The Daily Express says RISHI SUNAK is preparing to slash City of London taxes to bolster Brexit Britain’s reputation as a global financial hub.

The Daily Express says In the face of fears of a cost of living crisis in the coming months, the Treasury is looking at ways to help families.

The Daily Express says the nightclub industry has suffered from yet another COVID-19 blow after industry leaders announced there is a shortage of bouncers manning the doors.

EU must make ‘significant’ shift on European court to reach Northern Ireland deal, says Lord Frost

The Guardian says the EU will offer to remove a majority of post-Brexit checks on British goods entering Northern Ireland.