Gib treaty ‘a very important milestone’, Sanchez says 

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...

Clarification on meningitis advice following confirmation of Kent strain

17th March 2026

The Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter, has issued further advice for students and parents following confirmation that the strain circulating in Kent and linked to the Canterbury outbreak is meningitis B. There are currently two vaccines available that protect against different strains of meningitis. Vaccination against meningitis B is offered to those born...

Gibraltar lecture at the Oxford Literary Festival 2026

17th March 2026

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has confirmed that the Gibraltar Lecture will form part of the Oxford Literary Festival 2026. The talk is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 and will feature Alison Larkin in conversation with the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, at the Weston Lecture Theatre. The event will focus on...

Works in progress on new College site

17th March 2026

The Minister for Education, Dr John Cortes, visited the site of the new Gibraltar College at Europa Point on Friday, where construction work is progressing. The project will deliver a purpose-built campus with expanded classrooms, specialist workshops and improved learning spaces for students and adult learners. The new college is intended to strengthen further and...

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...