Treaty offers Gib ‘closest relationship with Europe outside EU’

New Seat of Hope depicts hammerhead shark

24th March 2026

The Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, this week visited the latest Seat of Hope at Europa Point, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. The initiative is intended as a symbol of remembrance, reflection and support. Present at the visit were Jessica Leaper from the Whole Wild World, representatives of sponsors CERT Insurance and the...

Scholarship awards application window opens for 2026/2027

24th March 2026

The Department of Education has opened the application window for Scholarship Awards tenable for the 2026/2027 academic year, with new applications due by 11.59pm Gibraltar time on Friday June 5, 2026. Eligible students currently completing, or who completed, A Level or Level 3 studies in June 2024 or June 2025 can submit their intention to...

RGP economic crime investigators achieve UK accreditation

24th March 2026

Seven financial investigators from the Royal Gibraltar Police’s Economic Crime Unit have achieved certification as Economic Crime Investigators through the UK Skills for Justice programme after completing a lengthy training and assessment process. The group, made up of detective constables and civilian financial investigators, completed an intensive two-week course in March 2025 and passed a...

Non-partisan Youth Parliament for 16–19 Year Olds launches

23rd March 2026

The Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament, Karen Ramagge, has unveiled a new initiative for young people with the creation of a Gibraltar Youth Parliament. Aimed at 16 to 19-year-olds whether they are in full-time education or not, the initiative is designed to demystify Parliament, make it more accessible and encourage young people to have a...

Campo to seek EU ‘special economic zone’ status 

14th March 2026

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...

Commons again warned UK gaming tax hike could hit Gibraltar hard

11th March 2026

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...

Spain’s Tax Agency announces seminar on treaty

11th March 2026

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...

Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator

11th March 2026

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...