Work continues to untangle freight delays

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...

Tourist Board launches on-street entertainment initiative

22nd July 2026

The Gibraltar Tourist Board has launched a new on-street entertainment initiative aimed at enhancing the experience of visitors exploring Gibraltar's town centre during the peak tourism season. The initiative, delivered on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, will see live entertainment staged at selected locations along Main Street on busy visitor days to encourage tourists...

Transport Ministry fines Spanish Taxi for operating in Gibraltar

22nd July 2026

The Ministry of Transport has issued the first fixed penalty notice to a Spanish Taxi for operating in Gibraltar. The Ministry's Transport Inspectors intercepted the marked taxi along Devil's Tower Road, informed the driver of the offence and issued a £300 Fixed Penalty Notice for operating a motor vehicle as a public service vehicle without...

GSD airs concerns on blocked delivery of medications and goods into Gibraltar

22nd July 2026

The GSD has aired concerns over the delay in a delivery of medications and goods into Gibraltar due to the new Customs arrangements at the frontier. On Tuesday there was significant disruption with some freight unable to across into Gibraltar since last Thursday. This was due to businesses and Customs grappling with the new process....

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...