Starmer resignation creates practical challenge for Gibraltar treaty signing

Starmer resignation creates practical challenge for Gibraltar treaty signing

22nd June 2026

Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister on Monday will cause a headache for officials organising the signature of the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar ahead of its provisional implementation as from July 15.  The treaty itself will be unaffected by developments in London, but the practical arrangements to get it signed by mid-July have become “a little bit more problematic”, the...

Consumer confidence and treaty certainty stabilise property market

22nd June 2026

After years of downturn the property market is stabilising, BMI managing director Louis Montegriffo has said, pointing to improved confidence ahead of the implementation of the treaty. Mr Montegriffo described an “arresting of the slowdown” that had seen years of decreasing property values and supressed buyer activity in the years following a Covid boom. The...

Hook painting sold for $1m in charity auction

19th June 2026

A Christian Hook painting has raised $1m in a charity auction for UK Caudwell Children during their Butterfly Ball in London. The painting ‘K-Night on a White Horse’ is a play on words and a modern twist on a classic fairytale. The painting depicts a knight falling off a horse, symbolised by a black head...

Alternative pedestrian route at frontier on Friday and Saturday nights

19th June 2026

An alternative pedestrian route will be in place at the frontier on Friday and Saturday nights due to ongoing works to prepare for treaty implementation, the Gibraltar Government said. Pedestrians travelling in both directions to and from Spain will be diverted via the vehicle exit to Spain from 9pm to 7am on both nights. During...

Artists and citizens capture end of the border through collective project

22nd June 2026

Artists and citizens from both sides of the border are contributing to a collective contemporary art project in La Línea exploring memories, experiences and imaginings linked to Gibraltar and the frontier as discussions continue over the border’s future. The initiative, titled Arriba con ella, is being held at the Galería Manuel Alés until June 26...

Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over

22nd June 2026

By Press Association Political Staff Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election”. He said: “I have...

Gibraltar hosts cross-border Bloomsday celebrations

18th June 2026

Gibraltar hosted part of a programme of cross-border activities marking Bloomsday on June 16, organised jointly by Rebecca Calderon, Patrick Sacarello and La Línea City Council.  Visitors took part in “A James Joyce Journey from Gibraltar to La Línea”, which began at the Alameda Gardens before continuing with a free talk by Ulysses expert Charles...

Border works reshape space on both sides

17th June 2026

Works on both sides of the Gibraltar-Spain border are progressively reshaping the border area as preparations continue for the removal of existing infrastructure. On the Gibraltar side, scaffolding has been erected around the canopies that are due to be removed. Workers were on site preparing for the dismantling process, which is expected to begin in...