The Autumn Winter edition of Thrive magazine is out now. Thrive is the magazine that places the small businesses at the centre of the conversation and provides a space to think, learn and reflect. My aim is that whatever business you're in, you find something amongst its pages that supports what you do.

A new transaction tax is set to begin at 15%, rising potentially to 17% over the course of three years. In addition, some businesses may also face tariffs on goods imported from third countries, which could include goods arriving from the UK but manufactured outside of the UK or EU.

After months of frustration over power cuts, the Gibraltar Government has passed a new law giving the Electricity Authority the power to fine contractors up to £100,000 if they damage cables and cause blackouts. The Electricity Infrastructure (Damage) Bill 2025 was rushed through Parliament with cross-party support after several major outages were traced back to building works.

A new series of empowering events for women in Gibraltar’s business community The GFSB’s Women in Enterprise (WIE) group has announced its new calendar of events for 2025–26, offering a bold and practical programme aimed at supporting women across all sectors of Gibraltar’s business community. Delivered in partnership with Isolas LLP, the six-part series includes a mix of professional development workshops and community gatherings, all designed to hold space for women in business and leadership.

HM Government of Gibraltar has strongly rejected claims that the Gibraltarian Status and Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2025 will unfairly restrict access to residency or Gibraltarian status. The Government says the reforms are “responsible, considered and align with current times,” adding that they are essential to protect the integrity of Gibraltar’s systems and ensure fairness for those who live and contribute to the community.