Gibraltar treaty marks ‘new era of cooperation’ with EU and Spain, UK tells UN

Gibraltar treaty marks ‘new era of cooperation’ with EU and Spain, UK tells UN

14th October 2026

The UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar reflects “a new era of cooperation, trust and respect” between the UK, the EU, Spain and Gibraltar, the UN Fourth Committee was told this week, as the UK Government reaffirmed too its commitment to Gibraltar’s right to self-determination. The message was delivered in a formal statement made by Kate Foster,...

Cancer Research raises 4327.82 £ at Walk For Life

13th October 2026

Cancer Research Gibraltar collected £4,327.82 at its Walk for Life event in the town centre last Saturday, the charity thanking everyone who took part and helped make the event a success.  Many people registered and participated in the walk in support of cancer research. Miss Gibraltar, Julia Horne, officially started the event and continued her...

Economic Crime Unit’s new offices unveiled, alongside a call for further investment

13th October 2026

The RGP Economic Crime Unit unveiled its new offices on Line Wall Road staffed by a 21-strong team to meet the complex needs of Gibraltar’s growing economy, an investment formally unveiled on Tuesday accompanied by calls for further Government expenditure in policing. Speaking at the formal opening, RGP Commissioner Owain Richards welcomed the investment in...

New group to plan healthcare jobs and placements for returning graduates

13th October 2026

A new Healthcare Workforce Strategic Group will assess how students training in health and care professions can move into jobs in Gibraltar when they qualify and return home. The group held its first meeting on Tuesday and will identify current and anticipated vacancies, coordinate placements and graduate programmes, and examine any gaps between the professionals...

Campo - PP tells Landaluce to resign as Algeciras mayor over sexual allegations

13th October 2026

The Partido Popular (PP) in Cadiz has called on Algeciras mayor Jose Ignacio Landaluce to resign “immediately” following media reports of formal complaints made by two female party members alleging sexual assaults.  Following the publication of the reports in Europa Sur and El Mundo, the PP in Cadiz asked all serving PP councillors in Algeciras...

UK will not stand by in Argentina’s ‘economic coercion’ of Falklanders

13th October 2026

By George Thompson, Rhiannon James and Harry Taylor, Press Association political staff The Government will not “stand by” while Argentina uses “economic coercion” against the people of the Falklands, a Foreign Office minister has said. Setting out the UK’s response to “aggressive” Argentinian threats, Uma Kumaran pledged further “robust” measures if the situation persists, insisting...

MI5 chief says ‘true whole-of-society effort’ needed to counter terror threats

13th October 2026

The head of MI5 said a “true whole-of-society effort” was needed to build national resilience in the face of terror threats facing the UK. In a speech at Thames House on Tuesday, Sir Ken McCallum issued a rallying cry to the British public to be prepared to play a part in protecting national security and...

Albares tipped to lead PSOE election list in Andalucia

13th October 2026

Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Albares, looks set to lead the Socialist list in Andalucia in Spain’s forthcoming general election, Spanish media reported on Tuesday. Mr Albares, who played a critical role in the negotiation for the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar. Was one of three potential candidates to head the list of PSOE...