Businesses briefed on treaty trade rules ahead of April deadline 

Government confirms no change to local pension age

5th February 2026

The Government has said there will be no change to the pensionable age in Gibraltar despite concerns raised about a Bill to amend the Income Tax Act, which was published in the Gazette on January 29. Officials moved to clarify the position after some people misread the legislation and believed it to have an effect...

GSD points to College building deterioration as Govt rejects criticism

5th February 2026

The GSD has criticised the failure to manage the deteriorating condition of the Gibraltar College build, a statement which the Government has rejected. The GSD pointed out that the College was promised a new building in the 2019 GSLP manifesto, and that plans were submitted in June 2023 subsequently approved for a mixed-use development, including...

Former prison staff return to the Moorish Castle

5th February 2026

Former prison officers returned to the old prison at the Moorish Castle as part of a visit organised by Professor Clive Finlayson of the Gibraltar National Museum. The group was shown around the castle and informed about the works being carried out by Fortress Attractions Ltd under the supervision of the Gibraltar National Museum. Professor...

Landport Tunnel conservation work uncovers ‘archaeology you can walk through’

5th February 2026

Works are currently underway at Landport Tunnel to reveal long-hidden historic masonry, offering a rare glimpse into the layered construction of one of Gibraltar’s most important northern gateways. The removal of modern cement render from the tunnel walls and vault has exposed original rubble masonry and historic brickwork, confirming that significant early fabric has survived...

Andalucia braced for intense rain amid flooding fears

3rd February 2026

Andalucia is braced for severe weather on Wednesday, with a ‘red alert’ issued for parts of Cadiz provinces and amber and yellow alerts across the rest of the region. Some forecasters are predicting rainfall of up to 550 litres per square metre in mountainous areas around Ronda, Ubrique and Grazalema, all of which are on...

Treaty negotiation was ‘an obstacle to break through’ in Spain/UK relations, Sanchez says

30th January 2026

The negotiation for a treaty on Gibraltar was like “an obstacle to break through”, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in an interview published on Friday. In the interview with the New Statesman magazine, Mr Sanchez highlighted the importance of the relationship between Spain and the UK, the only two major European nations led by...

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...