RFA Lyme Bay returns to Gib for refit as mine hunting mothership

Hidden chambers uncovered behind sealed doorway in Landport Tunnel 

2nd April 2026

Ongoing works within the historic Landport Tunnel, as part of the wider Northern Defences project, have led to the discovery of a sealed set of chambers, hidden for decades behind mortar.   The discovery began when a team removed modern cement and mortar and exposed what appeared to be an historic doorway.  Project manager Carl Viagas described how there are plans dating back to...

RFA Lyme Bay returns to Gib for refit as mine hunting mothership

2nd April 2026

The Royal Navy is stepping up its mine hunting capabilities with new cutting-edge uncrewed equipment being added to RFA Lyme Bay while the vessel is docked in Gibraltar. The high-tech equipment will be able to detect, identify and neutralise threats and is part of the Royal Navy’s transition to a ‘hybrid navy’. The move comes...

US submarine in Bay of Gibraltar crew transfer 

31st March 2026

A US Navy Ohio-class guided missile nuclear-powered submarine entered the Bay of Gibraltar on Tuesday, where it carried out a crew transfer under protection from the Royal Navy’s Gibraltar Squadron and the Gibraltar Defence Police.  The submarine sailed into the bay before heading back out into the Strait of Gibraltar after conducting its bay transfer. ...

Plans submitted for community hub and gardens at West Place of Arms

31st March 2026

The Gibraltar Horticultural Society has submitted a planning application with the Town Planner to create a community hub and gardens at West Place of Arms. The society is proposing the regeneration of the historic site into a publicly accessible space focused on horticulture, education, wellbeing and heritage. The planning statement, prepared by the society, accompanying...

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...