They discussed issues such as tax, dealing with financial crime and how to tackle the climate crisis.

Channel Islands Ministers meet with European representatives in Brussels

The Jersey Fisherman's Association says the government needs to take back control of the island's waters to protect the industry.

Fishermen protest in Jersey

They are warning that the waters around Jersey are becoming overcrowded, due to a treaty with France which was signed in 2000.

It comes as the States announced a permit system to allow french boats to return to Bailiwick waters.


Guernsey States says it is processing applications for the new system which will replace the The London Fisheries Convention.

Commercial fishermen in Guernsey say there is uncertainty over access to French waters after Brexit.

The scheme allows EU citizens to continue living in Jersey after Brexit.

The UK will legally leave the EU at 11pm on Friday 31 January, when the transition period will begin.

People who have applied to the Jersey EU Settlement Scheme are being told there could be delays of up to four months before they hear back.

A new group made up of business representatives has been meeting with counterparts from the Brittany and Normandy regions.

A recent survey shows almost half of people in Jersey and Guernsey believe their governments are not doing enough to prepare for Brexit.

Disruptions at UK ports could lead to delays to food supplies, and economists are predicting high rates of inflation.

Jersey's government warned delays would have a 'significant and swift impact' on the availability of many foods on islanders' shelves.

A leaflet will be posted to every Jersey household which will include information on food, fuel and medicine supplies.

The British Irish Parliamentary Assembly met with the Seigneur as well as the Chief Pleas.