In final budget speech as CM, Picardo defends record and dismisses GSD’s ‘scaremongering’

In final budget speech as CM, Picardo defends record and dismisses GSD’s ‘scaremongering’

16th July 2026

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo dismissed the Opposition’s portrayal of Gibraltar as facing a financial and governance crisis in a budget reply, adding the UK/EU treaty, economic growth and sustained investment in public services demonstrated a markedly different picture. The Opposition’s arguments and criticism of the Government failed to grapple with the detail of the estimates...

Taxi laws have not changed, Govt says

16th July 2026

Transport inspectors will be stationed at the border to monitor and prevent Spanish taxis from entering Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Government has said in a statement. The Government was reacting after a Spanish taxi entered Gibraltar on Wednesday, raising concern among local taxi drivers. But the Ministry for Transport said the laws governing taxi services had...

Sanchez calls for Parliament reforms to improve representation of women

16th July 2026

Shadow Minister for Care Atrish Sanchez has underscored that structural changes are needed to encourage more women, working parents and carers to enter public life. Ms Sanchez said more women than ever before were serving in public life, leading organisations and businesses, and helping to shape Gibraltar's future, but that Parliament was not compatible with...

Sir Peter says concordat and Doughty letter ‘is enough’ 

16th July 2026

Former Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana said the concordat and the supporting letter from Europe Minister Stephen Doughty “is enough” to reassure Gibraltar that the UK will respect its wishes on any issues arising from the treaty.  The concordat is an agreement between the UK and Gibraltar governments that governs how they will give effect to...

Bringing down the border fence 'represents the future’

16th July 2026

The dismantling of the border fence prompted emotional scenes on both sides of the frontier as residents of Gibraltar and La Linea gathered to witness a moment many had waited decades to see. Ahead of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s visit, crowds filled the area around the former frontier, with neighbours embracing as police controls...

Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

2nd July 2026

Juan Manuel Moreno was on Thursday sworn in as President of the Junta de Andalucía after securing the backing of the Andalusian Parliament following a coalition agreement between the Partido Popular and Vox. Moreno secured 68 votes in favour and 41 against in the second round of the investiture debate, giving him the simple majority...

Commons to debate Gib treaty on July 8 ahead of formal ratification

2nd July 2026

The House of Commons will debate the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar next week, even before the formal ratification process has commenced. The debate appears in the Commons order paper for Wednesday July 8, where it is listed for 9.30am under the title “That this House has considered the draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar”, with Conservative...

Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

1st July 2026

A month-long cross-border exhibition exploring the cultural ties between Gibraltar and La Linea has come to an end at the Casa de la Cultura after bringing together artists, historians, community groups and residents from both sides of the border.  Al Cielo con Ella ran throughout June, offering a programme of artistic and community activities that examined the physical and emotional connections between...