CM says ex-gratia payments were lawful and avoided higher public costs 

CM says ex-gratia payments were lawful and avoided higher public costs 

14th October 2025

Ex-gratia payments criticised by the former Principal Auditor in his 2018/19 report were lawful and transparent, and sought to protect the public purse from potentially higher costs had disputes been resolved in court, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Parliament on Monday.   Mr Picardo said all payments were made on legal advice, adding that the Government...

Speaker tells MPs to avoid casting ‘improper aspersions’ on parliamentary process 

14th October 2025

Karen Ramagge, the Speaker of Parliament, told MPs they had a duty to uphold the integrity of Parliament, adding a statement issued by the GSD earlier this month risked casting “improper aspersions”.  The Speaker was addressing Parliament after the GSD complained that the Government’s motion on the 2018/19 Principal Auditor’s report amounted to a “one-sided...

Citizens Advice Bureau outlines support services in presentation to GGCA

14th October 2025

The Gibraltar Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) recently delivered a presentation to the Gibraltar General and Clerical Association (GGCA) to highlight the range of services available to support its members. The session aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two organisations and improve the experience of both GGCA members and CAB clients. Discussions focused on key concerns...

Complainant trusted police officer accused of attempted rape, court hears

13th October 2025

The complainant in a Supreme Court trial told jurors on Monday that she “trusted” the police officer who allegedly attempted to rape her during a night shift at New Mole House Police Station. Police Sergeant Elliot Brooke, 33, faces three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape. Mr Brooke strongly denies all...

Spain’s King Felipe hails ‘historic’ Gibraltar pact in UN address

24th September 2025

Spain’s King Felipe VI hailed the “historic” political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, in which he said the treaty would bring “confidence, legal certainty and stability” to communities either side of the border. Addressing diplomats under the gaze of...

Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

5th September 2025

By Chronicle staff and PA Yvette Cooper was appointed UK Foreign Secretary on Friday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer embarked on a major reshuffle of his senior team, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code when she did not pay enough stamp duty on a seaside home....

Franco says Gib deal must not ignore La Linea’s unique challenges

4th September 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...

Sanchez praises Starmer for leadership on Gib deal as UK and Spain relaunch ‘old friendship’

3rd September 2025

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez commended Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday for his leadership in the negotiation for the “very important” Gibraltar treaty, as the UK and Spain agreed to strengthen ties in areas ranging from trade to sustainable development, security and migration. Mr Sanchez was speaking as the two men met in No.10 Downing...