In the wake of recent tense incidents at sea off Gibraltar with Spain, police and military planners have revisited the operating procedures for marine crews patrolling British waters, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Two more British Members of Parliament have succumbed to intense pressure over their expenses by saying they will not seek re-election. Tory backbencher Julie Kirkbride said the situation had become unbearable as she followed husband Andrew MacKay in announcing her departure from parliament at the next general election.
A group of exporting countries called this week for a deal in the World Trade Organization's long-running Doha round as the best way to tackle growing protectionism threats in the economic crisis.
Stinking Bishop has been officially voted Britain's most pungent cheese in the nation's first ever contest. Britain's Smelliest Cheese Championships were held at The Royal Bath and West Show in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Rio Tinto has agreed to cut key iron ore prices to Japanese steelmakers by 33% in this year's first contract setting a benchmark. However China, the world’s leading consumer of iron ore is not expected to accept such a benchmark.
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday to a new six-month high as traders viewed a jump in US consumer confidence as a signal for an economic rebound and increased energy demand. The rise comes ahead of OPEC’s meeting later this week in Vienna.
The impact of climate change on the emergence and re-emergence of animal diseases has been confirmed in a worldwide study conducted by the World Organization for Animal Health, OIE. The announcement was done at the77th OIE General Assembly, Delegates of the 174 Member Countries and Territories as a warning to the International Community
European fisheries ministers have concluded a meeting in Brussels with a consensus to effectively scrap current rules that decide fishing quotas. Environmentalists and fishermen alike have long argued the existing system - set annually - has failed the industry.
Gibraltarians enthusiasm to vote and participate in politics will again be confirmed in the coming June Euro-elections. The Rock of Gibraltar lies at the tip of Spain and overlooks the north of Africa and on June 4 will help choose who represents South West England in the European Parliament.
British cabinet ministers including Chancellor Alistair Darling paid accountants thousands of pounds of public money to complete their personal tax returns, it has been reported.