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GFSB urges Govt to use ‘measured, balanced’ comms on treaty business impact

The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses criticised how the Gibraltar Government responded to what it described as “misinformation” on the transaction tax, warning this could undermine Gibraltar’s collective response to treaty implementation. In a statement on Tuesday, it called on the Government to ensure its communications were “measured and balanced” and reflected the realities faced...

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Gibraltar backs climate-smart marine planning initiative

The Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, took part virtually in the launch of the Roadmap towards climate-smart marine spatial planning in the UK Overseas Territories in his role as chair of the UK Overseas Territories Environment Ministers’ Council. The roadmap was led by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory in partnership with colleagues from...

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Santos attends London premiere of Louis Emmitt-Stern’ Slippery

The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, attended the London premiere of Slippery by Gibraltarian playwright Louis Emmitt-Stern during his recent trip to the UK for the Oxford Literary Festival. The premiere was held at the Omnibus Theatre and marked a milestone for the writer, whose Tony Craze Award-winning play brings a contemporary story...

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New Seat of Hope depicts hammerhead shark

The Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, this week visited the latest Seat of Hope at Europa Point, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. The initiative is intended as a symbol of remembrance, reflection and support. Present at the visit were Jessica Leaper from the Whole Wild World, representatives of sponsors CERT Insurance and the...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Campo to seek EU ‘special economic zone’ status 

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...

UK/Spain News

Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

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...

UK/Spain News

Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

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...

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Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator

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...