Norway and the UK have failed to agree a fishing rights deal for 2021. Now outside the EU, the UK must negotiate its own access to Norwegian and Faroe Islands waters.

But despite what the UK government called a "fair offer," British and Northern Irish fishing boats will not be allowed to catch the lucrative Arctic Cod that swims in northern waters. 

However, Norway will retain its tariff-free access to the UK market, so Norwegian Cod will still be available in the UK, just not fish caught by British crews. 

The lack of a deal is likely to impact jobs in northern England and Scotland, as Norwegian Cod is an important source for those crews. It's feared more competition for fish in the North Sea will further squeeze the industry. 

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"There will be no British-caught Arctic cod sold ... for our national dish. It will all be imported from the Norwegians, who will continue to sell their fish products to the UK tariff-free, while we are excluded from these waters. This is a disgrace and a national embarrassment," said UK Fisheries CEO Jane Sandell. 

The UK's National Federation of Fishing Organizations said it was the second blow to British fishing firms in the past few months, after the Brexit deal did not settle fishing disputes. 

"Whilst the frustration and disappointment surrounding the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU was mainly driven by thwarted expectations, the failure to reach agreement with Norway will mean a significant and absolute reduction in fishing opportunities for our fleets," it wrote. 

"Our positions remain too far apart to reach an agreement this year," according to the UK government department for environment and food.