The latest development follows a similar long-running row over mackerel stocks with the Faroe Islands and Iceland in recent years.

BBC: Scots fishermen condemn Faroe Islands over herring move

The unions voted for strike action after a long-running row over the downgrading and dismissals of a number of its members.

BBC: Rail strike looms as talks falter

Southampton council workers, including refuse collectors and social care staff, are to stage a fresh strike in a long-running row with the authority.

BBC: New strike in Southampton council pay dispute