Frontline agencies briefed on treaty ahead of ‘provisional application’ from April 10

Restoration of eGov services begins

30th January 2026

The IT&LD has confirmed that a number of eGov services related to Driving and Transport were restored on Friday, after being identified earlier this week as a high priority. According to a Government statement, the full restoration of eGov services will continue with a phased approach, with further updates to be provided as and when...

Cancer Relief to host annual Pancake Day fundraiser on February 17

30th January 2026

Cancer Relief Gibraltar will hold its annual Pancake Day event on Tuesday, February 17 2026, with activities at the Calpe Rowing Club and in participating restaurants across Gibraltar to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The event will run from 10am to 2.30pm at the Calpe Rowing Club and is open to families, friends...

Cortes welcomes new legal protections for swifts in Scotland

30th January 2026

The Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to require swift boxes to be installed in all new buildings, a move that mirrors long-standing planning policy on the Rock. Until now, Gibraltar has been the only place where swift nest sites have been required as part of planning policy,...

Arias-Vasquez chairs Business Transition Advisory Group following conclusion of Treaty negotiations

29th January 2026

The Minister for Business, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, chaired the third meeting of the Business Transition Advisory Group following the conclusion of negotiations for the EU–UK Treaty in respect of Gibraltar on Thursday. The meeting considered the position now that negotiations have concluded, with a focus on the transitional arrangements that will apply once the Treaty comes...

UK Govt pressed again in Commons on Gib impact of new gaming tax 

30th January 2026

The UK Government was pressed again this week on the impact of new gambling taxes on Gibraltar’s economy.  Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a steep increase in online gambling tax last November, targeting a sector she said was associated with the “highest levels of harm” to consumers.    In a Budget statement that month, Ms Reeves said...

UK has ‘credible’ plans for defence of OTs, Commons told

29th January 2026

The UK has “credible contingency plans” in place for the security and defence of its overseas territories including Gibraltar, the House of Commons was told this week. Alistair Carns, the Minister for the Armed Forces, was responding to a question from Labour MP Tan Dhesi, the chair of the defence committee in the Commons. Mr...

Storm Kristin leaves 250 evacuated in the Campo as Algeciras port closes and damage mounts 

28th January 2026

By Maria Jesus Corrales  Storm Kristin caused widespread disruption across the Campo de Gibraltar on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds led to flooding, evacuations and the closure of the Port of Algeciras.  Around 250 residents living near the Guadarranque river in San Roque were evacuated as a precaution amid concerns over rising water...

UK pushes ahead with online gambling tax change despite concerns, including over Gib

14th January 2026

Changes to UK online gambling duty were passed unopposed in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, despite concerns about the impact they could have on Gibraltar’s economy and the risk of pushing people to unlicensed markets. The package of gambling tax changes announced in the UK Budget late last year will raise about £1 billion for...