Treaty offers Gib ‘closest relationship with Europe outside EU’

Planning application filed for boutique hotel at The Mount

23rd March 2026

A planning application has been filed with the Town Planner for a proposed boutique hotel at the Mount on Europa Road. The Government has invited expressions of interest for the site and the application, filed by Government Project Manager Carl Viagas, will give potential developers an indication as to what the historic buildings and its...

New ‘Gibraltar’ sign unveiled at Campion Park

23rd March 2026

The Gibraltar Tourist Board has unveiled Gibraltar’s first official ‘Gibraltar’ sign at Campion Park on behalf of the Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism. The installation has been created as a dedicated photo point for visitors and residents and is intended to encourage people to share their experiences while showcasing Gibraltar as a visually...

Gibraltar at the Oxford Literary Festival

23rd March 2026

Gibraltar was represented at the Oxford Literary Festival as part of the partnership between the Oxford Literary Festival and Gibraltar’s International Literary Festival. The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, attended on behalf of Gibraltar, accompanied by April Smart-Devincenzi, Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, and Davina Barbara, Head...

Government cuts fuel duty to 14p per litre  

23rd March 2026

The Gibraltar Government has reduced the proposed duty on fuels to 14p per litre, half the original planned rate of 28p per litre, in response to the Iran war which has sent fossil fuel prices soaring.  It said 3p per litre from the new rate would still go to the Gibraltar Climate Fund, maintaining support for measures aimed at tackling climate...

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...