European ambassadors poised to ‘politically greenlight’ Gib treaty as EU-only agreement

Plans submitted for community hub and gardens at West Place of Arms

31st March 2026

The Gibraltar Horticultural Society has submitted a planning application with the Town Planner to create a community hub and gardens at West Place of Arms. The society is proposing the regeneration of the historic site into a publicly accessible space focused on horticulture, education, wellbeing and heritage. The planning statement, prepared by the society, accompanying...

Lewis Llamas wins gold in Sussex festival

31st March 2026

Local dancer Lewis Llamas competed at the Sussex Festival for Performing Arts representing Gibraltar following his overall win at the 23rd Gibraltar International Dance Festival in 2025. Mr Llamas, a member of The Dance Collective, performed three routines at the festival, securing a gold medal for his contemporary solo and two silver medals for his...

Firefighters take protest to Parliament before pressing pause

30th March 2026

Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service firefighters continued their dispute over a long-standing pay claim on Monday morning with a protest outside Parliament. The firefighters have since paused the demonstrations and called for constructive engagement with the Government. Last night the Government welcomed what it described as a fresh willingness by Unite and the GFRS to...

SSAFA Gibraltar reflects on 2025 support and launches new campaign

30th March 2026

SSAFA Gibraltar has begun outlining the impact of its work over the past year, saying it delivered more than £15,000 in support to serving personnel, veterans and their families in Gibraltar during 2025. The charity said the support was provided through direct welfare assistance, community grants and a range of activities aimed at bringing people...

Campo to seek EU ‘special economic zone’ status 

14th March 2026

By Maria Jesus Corrales  Business organisations in the Campo de Gibraltar have prepared a document seeking special economic zone status from the European Union, in a move supporters say could boost competitiveness across the Strait area and attract billions in investment.  The proposal, drawn up by the Campo Chamber of Commerce and consultancy MC Valnera, calls on the Government of...

Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

11th March 2026

The House of Commons was reminded on Wednesday that the decisions it took could have “a huge impact” on Gibraltar, as a Labour MP warned that a planned increase to UK gaming taxes could “leave a huge hole” in the Rock’s economy. Gareth Snell used a Commons debate on the Finance Bill to warn that...

Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

11th March 2026

Spain’s Tax Agency has announced a web seminar on the application of the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar. In a notice published on Wednesday, it said the seminar will take place on March 19 and is intended to explain the application of the agreement from April 10. Those wishing to attend are required to register in...

Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator

11th March 2026

By Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor Revolut is set to launch as a fully-fledged bank in the UK after securing the green light from regulators following a lengthy wait. The fintech said it received the all-clear from the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for a full banking licence, allowing it to offer accounts...