Treaty Bill published in Gib as Spanish cabinet approves emergency spending on border infrastructure

Local man jailed for two years for strangulation and assault

25th March 2026

A local man was jailed for two years and three months for strangulation and assault, the Supreme Court heard on Wednesday. Christian Bonfante, 35, of Laguna Estate pleaded guilty to four charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, strangulation, common assault, and obstruction of a police officer. The incident took place last August and in...

Unite stands down from industrial dispute with Gibraltar Port Authority

25th March 2026

Unite the Union has stood down from an industrial dispute with the Gibraltar Port Authority after a disagreement over what it described as the forced retirement of a Launch Crew member was resolved on March 25. The union said the dispute had centred on the retirement of one of its members, which it viewed as...

St Joseph’s School pupils imagine their ideal school

25th March 2026

Year 6 pupils at St Joseph’s School have spent the past few weeks reimagining what a school of the future could look and feel like, taking on the role of architects and designers as part of a classroom project. Guided by the question, “What should an ideal school look and feel like?”, the pupils developed...

Parliament launches new digital search tool for Hansard

25th March 2026

The Gibraltar Parliament has launched a new AI-powered search tool aimed at improving public access to official parliamentary records. The digital initiative provides a way to navigate Gibraltar’s legislative history, covering all Hansard records from 1969 to the present day. In addition to session transcripts, the tool includes Speakers’ Rulings and Standing Orders, allowing users...

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...