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Gib faces £40m hit due to UK’s increased online gaming duty 

The Gibraltar Government “conservatively” estimates that changes to UK online gambling duty could impact “at least” £40m of Government revenues in the 2026/7 financial year, the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, said last week.  Speaking on GBC’s Viewpoint, he said the new gaming duty, which came into effect on April 1, was...

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Patients waiting months in inappropriate Ocean Views placements, Board report finds

Patients inappropriately placed at Ocean Views, alongside shortages of housing, and delays in social care packages has resulted in bed blockages, the Mental Health Board Report 2026 has found. Inappropriate placements include those who are undergoing drug and alcohol detox, in need of access to Elderly Residential Care facilities, or have a disability. The 230-page...

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Norovirus advice issued amid rise in community cases

Public Health has issued advice after becoming aware of an increase in people in the community suffering from rapid onset diarrhoea and or vomiting, most likely caused by norovirus. The illness, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is typically short-lived and, although unpleasant, most people make a full recovery without needing medical care. The...

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Walk for Diabetes charity event set for May 15

Diabetes Gibraltar has invited the public to take part in its annual Walk for Diabetes at Eastern Beach on Friday May 15, 2026, in an event aimed at raising awareness and showing support for people living with Type 1 diabetes. Registration will open at 5pm, with the walk due to start at 7pm from the...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

UK could sign up to Brussels rules without Commons votes under planned new law

By David Hughes and Sophie Wingate, Press Association Sir Keir Starmer’s Government will follow European Union rules without necessarily giving MPs a vote on each piece of red tape under plans which will be unveiled in the King’s Speech. As part of the Prime Minister’s reset with Brussels, the UK Government will seek to pass...

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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...

UK/Spain News

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...