Gib Squadron supports French operation against Russian shadow fleet

Gib Squadron supports French operation against Russian shadow fleet

20th March 2026

The Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron has supported a further French maritime interdiction operation against the Russian shadow fleet, monitoring MV Deyna as the vessel entered the Mediterranean Sea. The operation followed support provided to the French Armed Forces in January 2026 during the seizure of the Russian-flagged tanker MV Grinch. UK Defence Secretary John Healey...

Well-being day blends fun, fundraising and global awareness at Bishop Fitzgerald Upper Primary

20th March 2026

Pupils and staff at Bishop Fitzgerald Upper Primary came together for a whole-school Well-being Day at the Lathbury Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 18, combining physical activity, health education and fundraising in support of Action 4 Schools. The event brought together a number of ideas already taking shape across the school, including a well-being day...

Government publishes environmental legislation ahead of EU Treaty implementation

20th March 2026

The Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, has announced the publication of a first tranche of environmental legislation to support the Government’s obligations under the UK-EU Agreement. Four sets of regulations and five Bills were published this week, with further measures expected in the coming weeks. The Bills include amendments to existing legislation aimed...

New 24/7 British Sign Language service introduced to support Gibraltar’s deaf community

20th March 2026

The Supported Needs and Disability Office, operating under the Ministry of Equality, has introduced a new British Sign Language video interpretation service for persons who are deaf during British Sign Language Week. The service is being delivered in partnership with Convo, a UK-based company operating a global platform designed to support deaf individuals in communicating...

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...