Gibraltar Chronicle Logo

Local News

Local News

Cats and dogs are sentient beings, and now Gib law reflects that 

The theft of a cat or a dog in Gibraltar could be punished with up to five years’ imprisonment under a legislative amendment passed by Parliament on Wednesday strengthening existing animal welfare laws and recognising vertebrates as sentient beings in law.  The changes introduce a clearer duty of care for owners, create new offences and strengthen enforcement powers aimed...

Local News

Parliament passes new gambling law amid rapid change in global sector 

New gambling legislation passed by the Gibraltar Parliament on Wednesday will update an effective but ageing framework and create flexibility for Gibraltar to compete in a fast-changing international market.  Presenting the new Gambling Bill to Parliament, Nigel Feetham, the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, underlined the importance of the legislation as Gibraltar seeks opportunities...

Local News

Cancer Relief Gibraltar to hold annual Easter egg hunt

Cancer Relief Gibraltar has announced its third annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place on Sunday, March 29 at the Alameda Botanic Gardens Open-Air Theatre from 9.30am to 1pm. The charity said the event will include an egg hunt based on photo clues and riddles tailored to different age groups. A range of activities...

Local News

Clarification on meningitis advice following confirmation of Kent strain

The Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter, has issued further advice for students and parents following confirmation that the strain circulating in Kent and linked to the Canterbury outbreak is meningitis B. There are currently two vaccines available that protect against different strains of meningitis. Vaccination against meningitis B is offered to those born...

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...

UK/Spain News

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...

UK/Spain News

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...