Aug 06 - UK Tour Operator Notes Rise in Gibraltar Holiday Sales

Written on 06 August 2013.

classi collection Once again this year another UK tour operator featuring Gibraltar is reporting an increase in sales.

Based in Sussex, UK the award-winning independent specialist tour operator, Classic Collection Holidays is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the travel industry. With luxury tailor-made holidays to a range of destinations including the Mediterranean, North Africa, Bermuda and newly featured as of 2013, Slovenia and Montenegro, the company feature specialist holidays from family to adult-only, to those looking for more of a cultural experience with luxury European city breaks. Classic Collection Holidays offer an excellent range of four and five star hotels, multi-centre options, city breaks and new for 2013 holidays by train.

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Aug 06 - Hain Urges UK Government to Re-Open Joint Sovereignty Negotiations

Written on 06 August 2013.

Former UK Minister for Europe, Peter Hain, who stood at the forefront of possible shared sovereignty negotiations between the UK Government and the Spanish Government in 2002 has urged the Government to reopen negotiations with Spain.

Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr. Hain explained that these negotiations needed to be re-visited. Speaking on former negotiations that were led by Tony Blair’s New Labour Government, Mr. Hain explained that it was a historic opportunity to have joint sovereignty, which would have protected Gibraltarians’ way of life.

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Aug 06 - Hague Reiterates UK Support for Gib Through Personal Call to Picardo

Written on 06 August 2013.

hague As tensions continue to rise, Foreign Secretary William Hague telephoned Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to express his, the British Government’s and the Prime Minister’s support and backing for Gibraltar.

Mr Hague also expressed the UK Government's sympathy for those affected by the Spanish actions and he thanked the Gibraltar Government for the sensitive way in which it has handled the situation.

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Aug 06 Foreign Secretary reiterates commitment to Gibraltar

Written on 06 August 2013.

The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, today spoke to Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and reiterated the UK’s commitment to the people of Gibraltar.

The Foreign Secretary said:

“I emphasised to Gibraltar’s elected Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, that the UK stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Gibraltar at this time of increasing Spanish pressure and rhetoric. I also highlighted that we will respect Gibraltar’s 2006 Constitution and the commitments the UK has repeatedly made not to compromise on British sovereignty over Gibraltar.