PP wins Andalusian election but loses majority

Students invited to join Gibraltar delegation at UK party conferences

18th May 2026

Gibraltarian students studying in the UK are being invited to apply for the chance to attend one of the three main UK political party conferences this autumn as part of the Gibraltar Government delegation. The opportunity is open to students normally resident in Gibraltar who are receiving a Government of Gibraltar grant to study in...

Official bathing season to start this weekend

18th May 2026

Gibraltar’s official summer bathing season will start on Saturday, May 23, around two weeks earlier than usual. From that date, lifeguards will be deployed at all beaches and swimming pools, with full beach attendant and accessibility services in operation across Gibraltar’s coastline. Some transitional arrangements will remain in place, with all preparations expected to be...

‘Little Things, Big Difference’ initiative continues public space improvements

18th May 2026

The Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, has said the “Little Things, Big Difference” initiative is delivering visible improvements across Gibraltar while helping trainees develop practical skills. The initiative, launched in 2024, combines urban beautification with skills development for trainees from the Gibraltar Training Centre and CTCL. The programme has included painting,...

Plans progress for new community mental health hub at Joshua Hassan House

18th May 2026

Plans for Gibraltar’s new Community Mental Health Hub at Joshua Hassan House have reached an advanced stage and are expected to be submitted to the Development and Planning Commission at the end of the month. The project is aimed at strengthening community-based mental health provision and improving access to early intervention and integrated care. It...

Strait increasingly vulnerable to drug smuggling, Spanish security report says 

18th May 2026

By Maria Jesus Corrales A report on Spain’s campaign against the illegal trade in narcotics has described the zone stretching from Cádiz to Málaga as one of “increasing vulnerability” to the narcotics trade, with as many as 600 drugs launches plying the Strait last year.  Published last week by Spain’s security services, the document comes at a turbulent time for Andalucía as it nears...

PP wins Andalusian election but loses majority

18th May 2026

The Partido Popular won Sunday’s regional election in Andalusia but lost the majority it achieved in 2022, ending up with 53 seats in the regional parliament. This figure is five fewer than the 58 members of parliament it obtained in the 2022 elections and leaves it two seats short of a majority, which is set...

Labour leadership rivals caught up in debate over EU ties

17th May 2026

By David Lynch, Press Association Political Correspondent Two of the men hoping to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister have been caught up in a debate over whether Labour should seek to take Britain back into the European Union. Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a “new special...

Starmer on brink as Streeting quits, criticising ‘drift’ at top of Government 

14th May 2026

By Sophie Wingate, Nina Lloyd and Christopher McKeon, Press Association Political Staff  Sir Keir Starmer said he was “truly sorry” that Wes Streeting had resigned after he quit as Health Secretary and called for a leadership contest.  Mr Streeting had criticised the “drift” at the top of Government and told the Prime Minister it is “clear” he...