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From accidental marathon entry to £10,000 mission for GibSams

What began as a mistake has become a fundraising effort for Gibraltar-based mental health charity GibSams, with local resident Paul Robinson preparing to run the Leeds Marathon in May in support of the charity’s work. Mr Robinson only began running around 18 months ago after being inspired by his son completing a half-marathon. He decided...

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Fundraising campaign to support Cancer Relief gets under way

A series of fundraising challenges and events organised by Floyd Swift in support of Cancer Relief will take place in April and May, with participants encouraged to get involved while raising awareness of cancer prevention and the benefits of physical activity. Starting on Wednesday Mr Swift will run 150km over the month of April, equivalent...

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As GPA reports 20% crime detection rate, RGP says charge rate significantly outperforms UK national averages

The Gibraltar Police Authority has reported that the Royal Gibraltar Police detected 20% of recorded crime last year, down 5% from the year before, but the RGP has found these figures significantly outperform UK national averages. The findings were delivered in the GPA’s annual report which set out that of 3,395 crimes some 686 were...

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Govt calls GFRS conduct antagonistic in ‘unjustifiable’ pay claim

The Gibraltar Government has called the pay claim put forward protesting members of the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service unjustifiable and their conduct deliberately antagonistic as the firefighters are set to protest today outside Parliament. This comes after GFRS firefighters released a statement describing the Government’s narrative as ‘misleading’, stating that the crux of the...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Campo to seek EU ‘special economic zone’ status 

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...

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Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

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...

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Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

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...

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Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator

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...