Month: October 2026
War-Game Your Business
Governments and geopolitical strategists use simulations to test what might happen when other players react. The same thinking can help businesses challenge assumptions, anticipate competitors and prepare for decisions before real money is on the line.
Diversification Goes Global
From Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi, Gibraltar is pursuing new industries and investors as part of a major economic diversification drive. Minister Nigel Feetham says the campaign is already generating business. The bigger question is how far those opportunities can spread through Gibraltar’s wider economy.
New Residency Route
Gibraltar plans a new residency route for financially independent over-55s alongside a new business think tank announced at GibLink London.
Frontier in Flow?
New frontier lanes and discussions around a cross-border transport interchange raise questions about buses, workers, visitors and business connectivity.
Easier British Imports?
Could a future UK-EU food agreement make it easier for British produce to return to Gibraltar shelves? British produce has long been part of Gibraltar’s shopping experience; I wrote about it a couple of years ago, before we had a Treaty in place. From supermarket staples and fresh food to familiar household brands, we’ve spent […]
Some Gibraltar residents have been incorrectly registered on the Schengen Entry/Exit System, including cases where the system now appears to show them as still inside Schengen. The Government has issued new guidance on how to have those records removed and what to carry when travelling. If you hold a Gibraltar identity card or Gibraltar civilian […]
Track Your Visibility
Customers now discover businesses through Google, Maps, AI answers and assistants. Learn how to track search visibility and build a practical baseline.
The Next Treaty Test?
Spain’s snap election lands just weeks before the Gibraltar Treaty reaches its final European ratification stage. With the new arrangements already operating, attention is turning to whether today’s positive cooperation can withstand a change of government in Madrid.
Nearly £8 million in Transaction Tax has been levied since 15 July. With the first 90-day support period ending on 12 October, qualifying businesses are now looking for clarity on how much relief they can access and when they will feel the benefit.