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HMS Dragon stops in Gib for stores and personnel on its way to Eastern Med

The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon stopped in Gibraltar on Tuesday on its way to the Eastern Mediterranean against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East. The Type 45 destroyer was deployed following a drone attack which hit the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is capable of shooting down drones and ballistic...

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From Finland to ‘the edge of Europe’

A Japanese cyclist, Kaito, has arrived in Gibraltar by bike after leaving Finland in November on a long-distance journey that has taken him thousands of miles across Europe. Taking to his Instagram account, @kaitodayo827, just before he crossed over the border on Sunday, he said: “I am still in Spain but I will pass this...

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GHA urges students to check meningitis vaccinations after UK university cases

The Gibraltar Health Authority is reminding students studying in the UK to ensure their meningitis vaccinations are up to date following reports of meningitis cases affecting students at a university in Kent. The advice has been issued as a precaution because a number of Gibraltar students attend universities in Kent and the wider Canterbury area....

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Azamara guests enjoy candlelit performance at St Michael’s Cave

More than 500 passengers from Azamara Cruises were welcomed to Gibraltar for a cultural performance at St Michael’s Cave as part of the cruise line’s AzAmazing Evenings programme. The event was organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services, the Gibraltar Tourist Board and Calypso Tours inside the cave, which was illuminated by 1,000 candles for the evening....

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...