The Government has announced a series of sector-specific Treaty Town Hall meetings, aimed at helping businesses understand how the new arrangements will work in practice. The initial sessions will focus on pharmaceuticals, medical products and special customs procedures, with ministers, HM Customs and the Attorney General on hand to answer questions and provide further guidance ahead of implementation.

More than 250 members and guests gathered at a sold-out GFSB Annual Dinner just one month before Treaty implementation. With addresses from Owen Smith and Minister Gemma Arias-Vasquez, and an inspiring keynote from GoHenry co-founder Louise Hill, the evening combined practical insight, entrepreneurial lessons and plenty of conversation about Gibraltar's future.

Innovation is often associated with large technology companies and major research budgets. Last week's GFSB Business Innovation Awards offered a useful reminder that innovation can also be practical, local and driven by small businesses solving real-world problems.

In a week Spain started demolishing its physical frontier infrastructure ahead of the expected a5 July Treaty implementation date, HM Government has published a further package of Treaty-related customs guidance aimed at businesses, importers, exporters, freight forwarders and logistics operators preparing for the new customs arrangements expected to come into force under the UK-EU Gibraltar Treaty.

A few weeks ago, we wrote about how the lack of clear residency rules was affecting local businesses. This week, the Government has announced a new residency framework that could significantly change who is able to become a resident of Gibraltar in the future, and on what basis. The stated aim is to ensure that residency is linked to genuine economic contribution, protect public services and provide greater clarity around who qualifies for residency and the benefits that come with it.

Last week, we shared a Treaty Readiness Survey with our members and the wider community to take a temperature check of how they feel with just over a month to go until July 15th. The results provide a useful snapshot of how Gibraltar businesses currently feel about Treaty implementation, with responses pointing to a business community that is engaged with the issue but still facing uncertainty around the practical implications.

OTWO and the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) are delighted to announce that Marble Arc has been named the winner of the 2026 World Environment Day Shop Window Competition, marking an impressive second consecutive victory for the business following its success in 2025.

Cyber security is often framed as a technology problem, but Matthew Baird argues the real risk is human behaviour. Using local fraud cases and real-life examples, he explores how criminals exploit trust, urgency and familiarity to trick individuals and businesses, and shares simple, practical steps to help spot and stop social engineering attacks.

Following the publication of HMGoG’s guidance on NIF and EORI registration requirements, the GFSB has produced a practical step-by-step playbook to help Gibraltar businesses navigate the process as clearly and confidently as possible. Over recent weeks, many members have contacted us with questions around whether they need a NIF or EORI number, what the process involves, and whether obtaining these registrations could create Spanish tax obligations.