The 2022 Census offers the clearest picture yet of who lives in Gibraltar, how people work and where they live. As you'd expect, there's A LOT of data in there and we totally recommend that you check out the Census in full, but in the meantime, here's is a concise explainer of the key findings and what they mean for the local economy and different sectors.

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.

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.

More major changes to residency and Gibraltarian status have been announced without any consultation with the business community.  The move comes just weeks after the Government “paused” residency applications, save those approved by CM discretion, before “clarifying” that those in Gibraltar’s economic interest would continue to be processed. 

The GFSB directors were delighted to welcome His Excellency the Governor and representatives from the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to our Jap telecom conference hall this week. A very successful meeting and as directors of the GFSB, we represent our members' views in pushing for the benefit of Gibraltar's businesses and ensuring they have a voice in shaping public policy.

The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) was invited to comment for a feature in iNews exploring how the recently agreed post-Brexit treaty has reignited business and lifestyle interest in Gibraltar. The article, written by Madrid-based journalist Graham Keeley, highlights a growing sense of optimism on the Rock, tempered by practical challenges such as the temporary pause in residency applications.

It’s been a busy and productive week in London for Gibraltar’s businesses. From the City to the South Bank, the familiar lilt of Gibraltarian voices filled the air as Gibraltar’s professional and financial services providers touched down, joined this year, for the first time, by a wide range of other businesses from our broader community.

At the inaugural Gibraltar Business Conference in London’s Oxo Tower, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Attorney General Michael Llamas outlined how the forthcoming UK–EU treaty could create new business and investment opportunities for Gibraltar.