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British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley answers all your Brexit questions in Facebook live Q & A next week

The online event has been organised in a bid to calm public fear over the UK’s departure from the European Union, scheduled to occur on

23 Jan, 2019 @ 15:01

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Spain and UK sign landmark deal mutually protecting voting rights after Brexit

Those wishing to vote at the next local elections will have to register by January 30

21 Jan, 2019 @ 15:36

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

British Chamber of Commerce in Spain issues stark Brexit warning ahead of ‘Plan B’ unveiling on Monday

Around 700 British investors generate over 200,000 jobs in Spain each year

18 Jan, 2019 @ 12:18

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UK Trade Secretary Liam Fox in Gibraltar for Brexit crunch talks hours after Theresa May survives no-confidence vote

It comes after a tense night in Westminster on Wednesday where Theresa May’s, narrowly survived a no-confidence vote

17 Jan, 2019 @ 19:30

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Labour table no confidence vote in UK government as Theresa May loses Brexit deal vote by majority of 230

LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn has tabled a vote of no confidence after Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a historic defeat over her Brexit deal in

15 Jan, 2019 @ 21:20

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

‘OFF THE WALL’ UK Defence Secretary suggests firing paintballs at Spanish Navy to protect Gibraltar’s waters

DEFENCE Secretary Gavin Williamson has amused the military world with his suggestion to protect Gibraltar from Spanish warships using paintballs. The Cabinet minister put forward

15 Jan, 2019 @ 19:02

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Gibraltar opposition BLAST government Brexit planning and call for end to ‘secret’ public finances

KEITH Azzopardi has used his new year message to criticize the Gibraltar government over its Brexit arrangements. Speaking last night, the GSD leader said that

11 Jan, 2019 @ 12:59

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

‘DEAD AS A DODO’ Picardo blasts attempts from Spain to question Gibraltar sovereignty

The Rock's chief minister spoke on a range of domestic issues, as well as Brexit and a general election

9 Jan, 2019 @ 16:00

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

New 12-sided Gibraltar £1 coin could feature EU map WITHOUT UK

The 14 UK Overseas Territories are expected to produce coins with 'images celebrating their heritage,' according to the UK Treasury

8 Jan, 2019 @ 11:33

Business & Finance·Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Picardo rules out Gibraltar general election before Brexit ahead of crucial vote for Theresa May

Despite a recent Panorama poll putting Picardo and the GSLP ahead, the Rock's leader batted down calls for an early general election

7 Jan, 2019 @ 20:47

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain tourism hotspot could cancel tax for British tourists amid Brexit fears

BRITISH tourists could be exempt from paying ‘VAT’ in the Canary Islands in a bid to battle Brexit. President of the Spanish islands Fernando Clavijo

3 Jan, 2019 @ 19:21

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BREXIT: Rights of British expats in Spain ‘will be preserved whatever’ Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has tried to calm British expats in Spain by saying a no-deal Brexit will not affect their rights. Even if

30 Dec, 2018 @ 12:00

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PRESSURE: Theresa May is unlikely to win her Commons vote next week, with many MPs set to vote against her Brexit deal

How expats in Spain can keep cool in midst of Brexit pantomime

Don’t let UK politics confuse you, get advice from the best in the business, writes Woodbrook’s Ivo Sharpe

22 Dec, 2018 @ 13:00

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Downing street slams claims no-deal Brexit could shatter Brits’ holiday plans

It is believed MPs had explored the idea of warning Brits not to book holidays after March 29

17 Dec, 2018 @ 16:11

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Brits to pay €7 to travel to EU countries after Brexit

UK travellers will not need a visa but a separate document which lasts three years will be compulsory

14 Dec, 2018 @ 17:58

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BREXIT: British applications for Spanish citizenship soar 232% as Theresa May faces no-confidence vote

THE number of Brits applying for Spanish citizenship has tripled since 2015 when David Cameron reiterated his promise of a Brexit vote. After the Tory

12 Dec, 2018 @ 12:21

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British government accused of not protecting expats and EU citizens’ rights as no-deal Brexit ‘still a possibility’

THE British government has been slammed for not protecting the rights of UK and EU citizens in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Chief EU

7 Dec, 2018 @ 14:07

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Spain’s Mallorca must ‘turn away from British market’ to survive no-deal Brexit, business leaders warn

MALLORCA needs to turn away from the British to stave off the ‘serious’ effects of a no-deal Brexit, business leaders have warned. Business associations CAEB,

7 Dec, 2018 @ 13:40

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WATCH: Spain warship playing national anthem illegally INVADES British waters off Gibraltar

There have been growing tensions between the UK and Spain since discussions over the future of Gibraltar’s sovereignty emerged following Brexit talks

4 Dec, 2018 @ 17:52

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Sanchez celebrates Spain’s Brexit ‘win’ over Gibraltar as May to issue stark warning to MPs ahead of vote

The Prime Minister will warn MPs of 'division and uncertainty' if they do not back her deal

26 Nov, 2018 @ 13:22

Lead·National News·Politics

BREXIT ROW: Spain still prepared to ‘veto’ deal and accuses UK of ‘treachery’ over Gibraltar

Sanchez revealed in a late-night tweet that the UK and Spain's positions 'remain far away'

23 Nov, 2018 @ 12:25

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BREXIT: Tensions flare as Spain says it will not stop Scotland joining EU independently

Borrell stands accused of hypocrisy because his views of Scottish Nationalism are seen by many as conflicting with Madrid's tough stance on Catalan independence

21 Nov, 2018 @ 13:04

Barcelona·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain doubles down on threat to ‘vote NO’ on Brexit withdrawal agreement over Gibraltar

SPAIN has doubled down on its threat to vote down the Brexit withdrawal agreement if there are no further assurances on Gibraltar. Spain’s prime minister

20 Nov, 2018 @ 11:21

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