Parliament passes new gambling law amid rapid change in global sector 

Parliament backs Bill to allow pharmacists and paramedics to prescribe medication 

18th March 2026

A Bill amending the Medical and Health Act 1997 to allow specially trained pharmacists and paramedics to prescribe certain medicines was passed by Parliament on Wednesday.  The changes aim to improve efficiency and patient care, Parliament heard.  The Minister for Health, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, said the amendment would replace the term “medical practitioner” in the legislation...

Cats and dogs are sentient beings, and now Gib law reflects that 

18th March 2026

The theft of a cat or a dog in Gibraltar could be punished with up to five years’ imprisonment under a legislative amendment passed by Parliament on Wednesday strengthening existing animal welfare laws and recognising vertebrates as sentient beings in law.  The changes introduce a clearer duty of care for owners, create new offences and strengthen enforcement powers aimed...

Parliament passes new gambling law amid rapid change in global sector 

18th March 2026

New gambling legislation passed by the Gibraltar Parliament on Wednesday will update an effective but ageing framework and create flexibility for Gibraltar to compete in a fast-changing international market.  Presenting the new Gambling Bill to Parliament, Nigel Feetham, the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, underlined the importance of the legislation as Gibraltar seeks opportunities...

Cancer Relief Gibraltar to hold annual Easter egg hunt

17th March 2026

Cancer Relief Gibraltar has announced its third annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place on Sunday, March 29 at the Alameda Botanic Gardens Open-Air Theatre from 9.30am to 1pm. The charity said the event will include an egg hunt based on photo clues and riddles tailored to different age groups. A range of activities...

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...