The Government has launched a consultation on a new Public Service (Standards and Conflict of Interests) Bill, legislation that would significantly reshape how public officials declare interests, handle conflicts, accept gifts, and are held to account. The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses has been invited to participate in this consultation and is circulating the briefing paper to members to gather informed feedback.

The Government’s new Business Transition Advisory Group, chaired by Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez, met earlier this week to continue exploring how Gibraltar will adapt to the proposed UK–EU treaty. It was very useful and informative. For the first time, HmGoG’s chief negotiator Michael Llamas KC provided details on how the commercial frontier will operate for goods post implementation of the Brexit Agreement.

The Government has published a draft Bill that could reshape how nicotine and tobacco products are sold locally. The proposed Smoke-Free Generation, Nicotine Products and Single-Use Vapes (Ban) Bill 2025 introduces a range of public health measures, and the GFSB wants your views, especially if you operate in retail, wholesale or vending.