The Gibraltar Government has announced the first phase of new rules for Personal Light Electric Transporters (PLETs), including e-scooters. The message is clear. Gibraltar will regulate, not ban, their use. Anyone who rides an e-scooter in Gibraltar, including people who commute daily from Spain, will need to comply.

The GFSB is a member of CEA-PME, Europe’s largest SME confederation, giving us direct insight into EU policy shifts that influence business environments across the continent. The latest CEA-PME newsletter shares updates on digital regulation, AML, workforce skills and economic security. For Gibraltar firms trading with or servicing EU markets, these developments are useful signposts for what may be coming next. Full newsletter.

The shock announcement of a 40 percent UK gaming duty has sent a jolt through one of Gibraltar’s most important industries, with global operators, markets and ministers scrambling to assess the fallout. What happens next matters for all of us, because gaming is not just another sector on the Rock, it is a major driver of jobs, tax revenues and economic confidence, and the effects of this decision are being felt far beyond our shores.

“Devastating” is how the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry described the potential effect of any significant increase in UK gambling duty on 12 November this year. Well, now those duties have doubled. So is Gibraltar facing the devastation the Minister previously warned about?

Last night’s Viewpoint took on one of Gibraltar’s most talked-about topics (certainly one we never tire of talking about!): Main Street. Our Calle Real is changing at a pace not seen in decades, and the programme set out to explore why, what it means for the community, and how a future UK EU treaty could accelerate that change.

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.