UK close to deal with EU and Spain over Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status
Foreign secretary David Lammy’s presence at meeting in Brussels signals that agreement is near after years of talks
Foreign secretary David Lammy’s presence at meeting in Brussels signals that agreement is near after years of talks

The Rock will also raise sales tax to avoid unfair competition

Washington pushes for concessions from London on the broader trade relationship

Document formalising last month’s deal delayed by squabbles over language on ‘non-tariff barriers’, the bloc’s officials say

But greater international prominence will not happen by default — it must be earned

Delays in dealing with fiscal pressures risk further damage to household consumption, corporate investment and overall growth

Brussels is pushing for agreement that could leave some tariffs in place