Nervy times for Billingsgate fish porters

2010-12-03T01:00:00

Every year about 25,000 tonnes of fish is sold at Billingsgate, generating £200 million (€235.8 million/$311.9 million).

Changes to the running of Billingsgate fish market in London, UK, have been approved, despite a 20,000-signature petition against the proposals. The City of London Corporation said it will now scrap "outdated" bylaws, which include a requirement for about 120 porters to be licensed.

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