The Chief Minister last week met representatives of the Cross Frontier Group at No.6 Convent Place as part of a series of stakeholder briefings ahead of treaty implementation. The GFSB attended in its capacity as a CFG member, representing businesses and workers directly affected by border arrangements.

Our AI-powered GFSB Brexit Information Centre lets you ask questions about the Gibraltar-UK-EU Brexit Treaty and negotiations, providing answers based solely on publicly available information. It’s handled over 750 questions so far and that number is rising by the day.

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.

At a briefing for the business community on Wednesday 4 February at Grand Battery House, the Chief Minister opened by acknowledging both the significance of the moment and the difficulty of the road to get here. The session focused deliberately on goods. Wider treaty issues, including immigration and residency, were noted but set aside. The priority was explaining how the new customs and goods regime will work in practice and what businesses need to prepare for ahead of the expected entry into force date of 10 April 2026.

The Government has confirmed to the Brexit Transition Advisory Group (BTAG) yesterday that the expected date for the entry into force of the UK-EU treaty in relation to Gibraltar is 10 April 2026. This is the date for the full entry into force of the European Electronic Entry System (EES). The entry into force of […]

As part of the GFSB Wellness Series, members came together this week for Less Work. More Revenue., a practical workshop delivered by Jonny Cooper, with support from Infinity Group. The session focused on a simple premise: sustainable business performance comes from clarity, energy and better decision-making, not longer hours. Jonny shared practical tools aimed at helping business owners and leaders reduce friction, manage stress and improve focus, both at work and outside it.

The Women in Enterprise session on Negotiation and Knowing Your Worth was delivered and chaired by Krystle Robba, Registrar at the University of Gibraltar and WIE Board Member, and grounded firmly in lived experience rather than theory. Contributions came from Lianne Garcia, Head of Enterprise Services at Gibtelecom, and Danielle Victor, Senior Associate at ISOLAS LLP, bringing perspectives from tech, enterprise and litigation to the table.

The UK–EU treaty on Gibraltar is finally moving into its last, most practical (potentially toughest) phase. This week brought three clear signals at once: officials quietly discussing how the treaty would work in real life, political approval at Cabinet level, and growing attention on how EU border systems could interact with the treaty timetable.

HM Government of Gibraltar has launched the Gibraltar Start-Up Hub initiative, aimed at supporting early-stage businesses with affordable workspace and access to guidance and mentoring. The initiative was announced by the Minister for Health, Care and Business, the Hon. Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, during her keynote address at the 2025 GFSB Annual Dinner.

Finding someone who listens, understands, and guides you can make all the difference. For women in Gibraltar, the Women’s Mentorship Programme offers just that; honest conversations and valuable support from people with lived experience who understand. Now in its seventh cycle, the programme pairs women with mentors to help them navigate work, life, and everything in between.