UK reaffirms commitment to self-determination and economic support for OTs 

UK reaffirms commitment to self-determination and economic support for OTs 

28th November 2025

The UK Government reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of self-determination in a joint communique issued at the close of meeting with elected leaders of British Overseas Territories in London this week.  The communique also contained UK assurances of continued economic support where needed, acknowledging the impact of global inflation, the loss of access to...

Gibraltar welcomes new UK Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy

28th November 2025

The Government of Gibraltar has welcomed the launch of the new UK Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy, unveiled at the Joint Ministerial Council closing reception in London. The strategy is described as a significant milestone in the relationship between the UK and the Overseas Territories on environmental protection and is the result of extensive consultation. The...

British Forces Gibraltar holds whole workforce team-building day

28th November 2025

British Forces Gibraltar held a Whole Workforce Day on Friday, bringing together personnel from across the organisation for a programme of fun and challenging team-building tasks. The event was jointly organised by staff from across British Forces, with representatives from HR and Business Management working alongside the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and military physical training staff...

‘Mix Tracks, Not Substances’ campaign highlights dangers of mixing drugs

28th November 2025

The Government of Gibraltar has launched a public awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of cocaine use and the risks of mixing drugs, particularly during the festive season. The multi-agency campaign, titled ‘Mix Tracks, Not Substances’, stems from the work of the Drug Advisory Council, chaired by the Minister, Christian Santos. The campaign warns that when...

Spanish court acquits man accused of murdering sacristan in Algeciras, but orders 30 years of psychiatric detention 

28th November 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales  Spain’s Audiencia Nacional has acquitted Yassine Kanjaa of murdering a sacristan in Algeciras on January 25, 2023, and injuring two other people, after finding he was exempt from criminal responsibility because of a psychiatric disorder.   The court ordered his detention in a prison psychiatric centre for up to 30 years.  ...

UK gambling tax rise not designed to send a signal to betting sector, says UK Culture Secretary 

28th November 2025

By Will Durrant, PA Political Staff  Increased gambling taxes were not designed to “send a signal” to the sector, the UK’s Culture Secretary has said.  Lisa Nandy defended the Chancellor’s decision to raise taxes on online gaming and betting, in a move set to raise £1.1 billion by 2029.  The remote gaming duty, which applies...

Growth, climate, security and governance on agenda as UK meets Overseas Territories in London

25th November 2025

Leaders and representatives from the UK Overseas Territories, including Gibraltar, are in London this week for the annual Joint Ministerial Council, where the UK government will restate its commitment to defending their sovereignty, security and right of self-determination. The Minister for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, is hosting the talks, which...

La Linea aims to export political model to Cadiz province as key to survival 

24th November 2025

By Maria Jesus Corrales  La Línea’s Mayor, Juan Franco, has ruled himself out as a candidate for 100x100 Unidos in Cádiz, even as he marks 10 years in office by driving the party’s expansion across the province as key to his city’s growth.  Mr Franco said the new party aims to contest the next regional...