Despite treaty criticism, PP remains silent on stance ahead of ratification 

Patients waiting months in inappropriate Ocean Views placements, Board report finds

10th April 2026

Patients inappropriately placed at Ocean Views, alongside shortages of housing, and delays in social care packages has resulted in bed blockages, the Mental Health Board Report 2026 has found. Inappropriate placements include those who are undergoing drug and alcohol detox, in need of access to Elderly Residential Care facilities, or have a disability. The 230-page...

Norovirus advice issued amid rise in community cases

10th April 2026

Public Health has issued advice after becoming aware of an increase in people in the community suffering from rapid onset diarrhoea and or vomiting, most likely caused by norovirus. The illness, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is typically short-lived and, although unpleasant, most people make a full recovery without needing medical care. The...

Walk for Diabetes charity event set for May 15

10th April 2026

Diabetes Gibraltar has invited the public to take part in its annual Walk for Diabetes at Eastern Beach on Friday May 15, 2026, in an event aimed at raising awareness and showing support for people living with Type 1 diabetes. Registration will open at 5pm, with the walk due to start at 7pm from the...

Gibraltar entrepreneur develops eco-friendly paddleboards with an eye on sustainability

9th April 2026

Local businessman Tom Cawthorn is set to launch eco-friendly paddleboards, motivated by the environmental impact of traditional plastic boards. For the past two years, he has evolved various prototypes made from agave cores, which are 70% more environmentally friendly than traditional boards. Mr Cawthorn, founder of In2Adventure, Supability and now Tide and Timber Boards, believes...

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...