As CM considers legal challenge to McGrail Inquiry findings, Azopardi says ‘pay it from your own pocket’ 

As CM considers legal challenge to McGrail Inquiry findings, Azopardi says ‘pay it from your own pocket’ 

12th January 2026

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said he was taking “careful and detailed advice” on a possible legal challenge to some of the findings made against him in the McGrail Inquiry report.  Sir Peter Openshaw, the chairman of the McGrail Inquiry, found that on numerous occasions, Mr Picardo had attempted “grossly improper” interference in a live police...

Gibraltar should guard against becoming ‘small franchise’ for London law firms, Chief Justice says 

12th January 2026

Chief Justice Anthony Dudley said Gibraltar’s legal community must guard against becoming “a small franchise” for London-based firms of solicitors and senior counsel at the expense of the Rock’s own practitioners.  Speaking during a ceremony in the Supreme Court last Friday to appoint two new Gibraltarian King’s Counsel, Mr Justice Dudley said that as of...

New digital format for birth, death and civil partnership certificates

9th January 2026

The Department of Immigration and Home Affairs will introduce newly designed digital formats for birth, death and civil partnership certificates from January 12 2026, moving them to a standard A4 layout to improve usability and future compatibility. Previously, these certificates in Gibraltar were printed on bespoke-sized documents that were longer than standard A4, making them...

Sea Scouts Pipe Band honours improvement and dedication at Cavalcade afterparty

9th January 2026

The Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band, who take part in the annual Cavalcade, held its traditional awards presentation recognising progress within the band at its Cavalcade afterparty. The PMaj Albert Price Shield and Banner for Most Improved Piper was awarded to Piper Johnny Gonzalez. The Most Improved Drummer Award was presented to Drum Major Alexei...

Lords debate self-determination as Chagos Bill faces scrutiny 

7th January 2026

 The issue of self-determination and whether Chagossians were entitled to a referendum on the UK’s controversial decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was debated in the House of Lords this week.  Under the agreement signed last May, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal...

Hozgarganta river bursts its banks as Storm Francis lashes Campo

4th January 2026

by Maria Jesus Corrales Heavy rainfall from Storm Francis in the Campo area caused the Hozgarganta river to burst its banks as it passed through Jimena, forcing the closure of the A-405 road and several bridges, while residents living by the Guadiaro in San Roque were placed on alert level one. Jimena’s city council said...

Spain sees ‘no direct link’ between treaty and its defence relations with US

29th December 2025

The Spanish Government sees “no direct link” between the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar and Spain’s military relationship with the US or the security of the Strait of Gibraltar. Madrid set out its position in response to a series of questions in the Spanish Congress from the Partido Popular, which had probed whether the treaty would...

Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low

18th December 2025

By Anna Wise, Press Association Business Reporter The Bank of England has cut interest rates to the lowest level in nearly three years, as it said measures in the Budget will help bring down inflation quicker than previously thought. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to reduce rates from 4% to 3.75%. Governor Andrew...