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In Gibraltar
  • Change of Governor of Gibraltar: Lieutenant-General Edward Davis

    Lieutenant-General Edward Davis CB CBE has been appointed as Governor of Gibraltar and Commander-in-Chief.

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  • Spain reassures UK over shots off Gibraltar

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has received a full explanation of the incident on 22 August 2015.

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  • Minister Swire condemns Spanish incursions

    Spanish vessels have once again entered British Gibraltar Territorial Waters in a clear violation of the international law of the sea.

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  • Armed Forces Minister arrives in Gibraltar

    Minister for the Armed Forces Penny Mordaunt has arrived in Gibraltar on her first official visit since taking up post, where she will meet service personnel stationed in the UK overseas territory.

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  • Foreign Secretary concern at Spain’s ‘political point-scoring’

    The Foreign Secretary has raised concerns about this week’s EU negotiation on aviation legislation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A fleet of pickup trucks joins RFA Argus in Gibraltar

    The 32 UK-funded vehicles are on their way to Sierra Leone where they will transport staff, medicines and equipment to help defeat Ebola.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New investment to strengthen Gibraltar relationship

    A package of new measures announced by the Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s support to Gibraltar.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe condemns serious Gibraltar incursion

    On 5 October 2014 there was a serious incursion into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) by a Spanish state research vessel.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO summons Spanish Ambassador over Spanish Navy activity off Gibraltar

    FCO has summoned the Spanish Ambassador to the UK to underline serious concern at the activity of a Spanish Navy vessel in international waters off Gibraltar yesterday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gibraltar: European Commission mission returns to review border delays

    Minister for Europe welcomes European Commission monitoring mission return visit to Gibraltar - Spain border.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe to visit Gibraltar

    Minister for Europe returns to Gibraltar to underline UK support for people of Gibraltar and assess impact of border delays.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gibraltar-Spain border delays: EU recommendations six months on

    Minister for Europe welcomes Gibraltar’s Chief Minister and calls for Spain to implement EU recommendations to reduce border delays.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO summons Spanish Ambassador following Gibraltar incursion

    The FCO summoned the Spanish Ambassador to the UK to underline serious concern at the incursion into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces Minister visits Gibraltar

    Mark Francois has paid his first visit to Gibraltar since his appointment as Minister of State for the Armed Forces in October 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Overseas Territories Investment Forum 2013

    Overseas Territories Investment Forum showcased the diverse opportunities for British businesses and investors in the Overseas Territories.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy flagship sails into Gibraltar

    Royal Navy flagship HMS Bulwark sailed into Gibraltar today, 6 December, on her way back to the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spanish interference with UK government official communications

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on Spanish interference with UK government official communications.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress made since last year's Joint Ministerial Council

    Progress that the UK and the Overseas Territories have made since last year's Joint Ministerial Council.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A further boost to transparency and international tax co-operation

    Seven Overseas Territories have joined more than 60 countries in cooperation measures to combat tax avoidance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government