Royal Mail warns of slower post as work continues to ease border freight queues

Royal Mail warns of slower post as work continues to ease border freight queues

23rd July 2026

The UK's Royal Mail said transit times for post to and from Gibraltar would likely increase under the new treaty, with parcels and packages now shipped overland via Spain instead of flown to the Rock. The warning came as customs authorities and transport companies continued coordinated efforts to ease border delays arising from changes to...

National Day Rock Concert set for Casemates Square

23rd July 2026

The National Day Rock Concert will take place at Casemates Square on Thursday, September 10, as part of Gibraltar’s annual National Celebrations. The concert, which starts at 9.15pm, will feature performances by the ND Acoustic House Band, Nikolai Celecia, TCB and Guests and Gib Floyd Special. The event is being organised by Jensen Callejon on...

New entrance planned for St Bernard’s Hospital

23rd July 2026

The GHA has filed an application with the Town Planner for a proposed entrance extension and internal refurbishment, and new mezzanine at St Bernard’s Hospital. In the drawings, prepared by Gamma Architects and accompanying the application, it is shown that permission is being sought for the extension to go up to the existing columns with...

Work continues to untangle freight delays

22nd July 2026

by Gabriella Ramagge and Maria Jesus Corrales The Government has been identifying issues causing delays processing imports such as pharmaceuticals and fresh produce, which continued on Wednesday and also resulted in postal disruption. The issues stem from the new arrangements at the frontier following the implementation of the treaty last week. This has meant that...

Burnham talks to Sanchez, stressing deeper cooperation

22nd July 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar on Tuesday during his first call with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, stressing the importance of deeper cooperation between the two countries. The call was confirmed in a short statement issued by No.10 Downing Street. “The Prime Minister began by congratulating Spain on their brilliant...

Doughty reappointed as Foreign Office minister

22nd July 2026

Labour MP Stephen Doughty, who as Minister for Europe last week signed the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar, has been reappointed as a Foreign Office minister in the reshuffle following Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister on Monday. Mr Doughty’s reappointment ensures ministerial continuity at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as the Gibraltar treaty enters...

Andy Burnham sets out new direction for Britain as he takes power

21st July 2026

Andy Burnham promised to deliver the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister and swept away key figures from Sir Keir Starmer’s government. He promised to provide early “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living, vowed to end rough sleeping and set out a goal of...

Operación Paso del Estrecho sees 640,000 ferry passengers in first month

20th July 2026

More than 640,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles have crossed the Strait via Spanish ports during the first month of Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE) 2026, the multi-national operation to facilitate the voyages between Europe and North Africa of over a million travellers over the summer months.  The agencies in charge of the undertaking have reported high levels of coordination between bodies and smooth traffic flow on Spain’s roads despite the introduction of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) border...