The UK has had sovereignty over Gibraltar since 1713, which Spain has historically disputed, claiming the territory – a 2.6 square mile headland to its south – as their own.

The UK has agreed to a fluid border between Gibraltar and Spain which will not require checks on people crossing, the Government said - clearing the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal with the EU.

British sovereignty over Gibraltar remains "sacrosanct", the foreign secretary has said, after the UK agreed a deal with the European Union over the territory's post-Brexit future. David Lammy told ...

Britain has agreed to a 'fluid' Gibraltar border that will remove physical checks on travel between the territory and Spain - but allow EU passport controls at the Rock's airport for the first ...

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The European Union and UK agreed to give Spain new powers over the issuance of residency permits, visas and asylum in ...

UK, Spain and EU Agree on Border-Free Gibraltar. Add Comment. June 11, 2025. by Harry Johnson. ... and controls on individuals and goods at the border crossings between Spain and Gibraltar.

Spain had urged Britain to close a deal on Gibraltar's post-Brexit status before the start of new EU border controls, which include a biometric entry-check system for non-EU citizens.