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NatWest International launches Family-Backed Mortgage to support first-time buyers

NatWest International has launched a new Family-Backed Mortgage across Gibraltar, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man, aimed at helping first-time buyers overcome affordability barriers and achieve home ownership. The product, also known as a Joint Borrower, Sole Proprietor (JBSP) mortgage, allows eligible customers to apply for a joint mortgage with a parent, relative or friend,...

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Feetham addresses Affiliation of Micro-European States at Gibraltar Finance Centre

The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, addressed representatives of the Affiliation of Micro-European States during a meeting held at the Gibraltar Finance Centre on Thursday, November 6. Mr Feetham welcomed the working group, hosted by the Gibraltar Deposit Guarantee Scheme, within the European Federation of Deposit Insurers (EFDI), which brought together delegates...

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Community collaboration produces handcrafted poppy displays for Remembrance Day

The Government of Gibraltar has recognised the collaborative effort between Elderly Residential Services, the Royal Gibraltar Post Office, the Royal British Legion and members of the community, which has resulted in a series of handcrafted displays across Gibraltar to mark Remembrance Day 2025. The initiative follows the success of the Dementia Awareness “Post Box Toppers”...

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Gibraltar Academy of Dance recognises student achievement at annual awards ceremony

The Minister for Education, Dr John Cortes, attended the Gibraltar Academy of Dance awards ceremony this week at the Arts Centre, where he presented certificates and awards to a large number of students in recognition of their achievements. Hosted by the Academy’s Director, Paulette Finlayson, the event welcomed dancers, families and guests. Ms Finlayson highlighted...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Tax online betting games to reflect the harm they cause, UK MPs say

By Josie Clarke, PA Consumer Affairs Correspondent, and Chronicle staff The UK Government should not “cave in to industry scaremongering” and tax online betting games at a rate that reflects their harm, MPs have said in a report ahead of a UK budget statement later this month.  The report was met with disappointment in Gibraltar, amid concern a hike in UK...

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Spanish police arrest fugitive wanted for murder as he tried to enter Gib

A Portuguese man wanted for murder and other serious offences was arrested by Spanish police in La Linea as he tried to cross the border into Gibraltar. Spain’s Policia Nacional said the man was the subject of four arrest warrants for murder, sexual abuse and wounding in different locations in Spain. The man was arrested...

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Spanish complaint over Eastside project sent back to La Linea court on appeal - report 

A criminal complaint lodged by Spain’s state environmental prosecution service over the Eastside project has been referred on appeal back to a La Linea court that had ruled it was outside its remit, according to Spanish press reports.   The complaint alleges that reclamation work for the Eastside project could constitute an offence under Spanish law. ...

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Gib-reg vehicle in Campo police chase leading to accidents and gridlock 

A high-speed police chase involving a Gibraltar-registered vehicle caused significant disruption on the A-7 motorway on Thursday morning, leading to two separate accidents and major delays near Guadacorte, in the municipality of Los Barrios, according to Spanish media reports.  The incident reportedly began at around 4.30am when the vehicle fled from the Policia Nacional at...