Broad Commons support for Gibraltar treaty, but calls for scrutiny too 

Unite says budget has progressive measures but more work remains

8th July 2026

Unite has broadly welcomed the Chief Minister’s final budget speech this week, saying it includes progressive measures for workers in both the public and private sectors, while adding that some issues remain unresolved. The union said the budget delivered on several key areas for its members, though it maintained that further dialogue would be needed...

Picardo’s final Budget sets course for treaty changes next week 

7th July 2026

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo delivered his final Budget ahead of the “greatest change” in Gibraltar’s economy with the provisional implementation of the treaty, which comes into effect next week.  Mr Picardo was emotional as he closed his almost four hour-long address and outlined the economic changes such as the forthcoming introduction of a transaction tax and the Government’s largest surplus since the pandemic at £15m.   Further announcements in...

Azopardi focuses Budget reply on electoral choice, adding Arias-Vasquez is ‘antidote to change’ 

7th July 2026

Keith Azopardi used his Budget reply on Tuesday to deliver a stark political message ahead of the looming transition at the top of the GSLP and the forthcoming general election, arguing that Gemma Arias-Vasquez did not represent renewal but rather the continuation of a system of government that was increasingly opaque, defensive and intolerant of...

Gibraltar Tourist Board welcomes 10 summer students

7th July 2026

The Gibraltar Tourist Board has welcomed 10 students who will support its work across the tourism sector during the summer. Most will work as Visitor Engagement Officers at locations with high visitor footfall, providing tourist information, directions and practical assistance. They will also conduct tourist surveys on behalf of the Statistics Office and encourage visitors...

Broad Commons support for Gibraltar treaty, but calls for scrutiny too 

8th July 2026

There was broad cross-party support for the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar in the House of Commons on Wednesday, with MPs agreeing it was a route to stability after years of Brexit uncertainty, even while insisting on the need for scrutiny during the ratification process.  The debate in Westminster Hall, secured by Conservative MP Martin Vickers, reflected a broad consensus that the agreement offered Gibraltar a pragmatic and necessary way forward, particularly...

Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

2nd July 2026

Juan Manuel Moreno was on Thursday sworn in as President of the Junta de Andalucía after securing the backing of the Andalusian Parliament following a coalition agreement between the Partido Popular and Vox. Moreno secured 68 votes in favour and 41 against in the second round of the investiture debate, giving him the simple majority...

Commons to debate Gib treaty on July 8 ahead of formal ratification

2nd July 2026

The House of Commons will debate the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar next week, even before the formal ratification process has commenced. The debate appears in the Commons order paper for Wednesday July 8, where it is listed for 9.30am under the title “That this House has considered the draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar”, with Conservative...

Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

1st July 2026

A month-long cross-border exhibition exploring the cultural ties between Gibraltar and La Linea has come to an end at the Casa de la Cultura after bringing together artists, historians, community groups and residents from both sides of the border.  Al Cielo con Ella ran throughout June, offering a programme of artistic and community activities that examined the physical and emotional connections between...