Macron steps back from midnight threat against UK exports in fishing row

UK was braced for immediate measures but French president says talks need to continue'

France's president, Emmanuel Macron, has shelved his threat to clog up UK exports and ban its fishers from landing catches at French ports from midnight in a dispute over access to British fishing waters, as his deadline approached.

Discussions resumed after a proposal was put forward by Macron's government late on Monday. Downing Street had previously said it was bracing for Paris to deliver on its vow to retaliate over the issue of fishing permits.