https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Scores of UK nationals attempting to renew their Brexit-proof TIE Spanish residency cards before they expire continue to be told by Spanish police to wait until after the expiration date even though the law states they can renew before then. https://www.thelocal.es/20260504/brits-in-spain-rejected-when-renewing-residency-cards-before-expiry Mon, 04 May 2026 14:24:03 +0200 brits-in-spain-rejected-when-renewing-residency-cards-before-expiry As Spanish and British authorities strengthen their post-Brexit business ties, the standout news is that of a visa exemption for some UK workers heading to Spain. The deal will cut red tape and increase business opportunities for international workers. https://www.thelocal.es/20260319/everything-we-know-about-spains-new-work-visa-waiver-for-brits Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:07:55 +0100 everything-we-know-about-spains-new-work-visa-waiver-for-brits Are you a Brit who's thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship but you're concerned whether this will mean losing British citizenship? The rules about holding onto both nationalities can be confusing, so here’s what Spanish and British law says. https://www.thelocal.es/20260302/will-i-lose-my-british-citizenship-if-i-become-spanish Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:39:14 +0100 will-i-lose-my-british-citizenship-if-i-become-spanish A post-Brexit treaty permitting free movement between the British enclave of Gibraltar and Spain is set to be signed next month and come into force in April, officials said on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.es/20260227/uk-says-gibraltar-spain-free-movement-deal-to-be-signed-in-april Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:34 +0100 uk-says-gibraltar-spain-free-movement-deal-to-be-signed-in-april Spanish authorities will gain the right to veto entry to Gibraltar and block Gibraltarian residency applications as part of the British overseas territory's post-Brexit deal, Spanish media reports suggest. https://www.thelocal.es/20260226/gibraltar-deal-gives-spain-right-to-veto-residency-permits-on-british-territory Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:48:34 +0100 gibraltar-deal-gives-spain-right-to-veto-residency-permits-on-british-territory British pub chain Wetherspoons has opened its first establishment outside the UK and Ireland, and the Costa Blanca is the chosen spot. Find out how much you'll have to pay for a pint. https://www.thelocal.es/20260210/wetherspoons-opens-its-first-pub-in-spain-at-alicante-airport Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:07:40 +0100 wetherspoons-opens-its-first-pub-in-spain-at-alicante-airport The Local has spoken to two lawyers to find out if the new decree promising to give the legal right to work and reside in Spain to 500,000 undocumented migrants could apply to 'under-the-radar' Brits in Spain who never registered as residents. https://www.thelocal.es/20260203/can-undocumented-brits-in-spain-get-residency-under-new-regularisation Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:11:27 +0100 can-undocumented-brits-in-spain-get-residency-under-new-regularisation Are you a British national who is dreaming of retiring to Spain this year? Here's how much pension you'll need to be able to afford a comfortable retirement in Spain in 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20260205/is-my-uk-pension-enough-to-live-in-spain-in-2026 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:40:51 +0100 is-my-uk-pension-enough-to-live-in-spain-in-2026 The Local Spain's reporter Esme Fox goes over the trials and tribulations of renewing her TIE residency card in Spain, comparing her experiences to that of other foreigners who've faced issues and contradictory information from immigration officials. https://www.thelocal.es/20260128/reporters-insights-it-took-three-appointments-to-get-my-tie-card-renewed-in-spain Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:05 +0100 reporters-insights-it-took-three-appointments-to-get-my-tie-card-renewed-in-spain If you’re a retiree and are thinking of moving to Spain, besides visas, your main concern will be how to get your pension payments in Spain so you can afford to live here comfortably. https://www.thelocal.es/20241016/how-to-transfer-a-uk-pension-to-spain Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:59:13 +0200 how-to-transfer-a-uk-pension-to-spain A recent report in the Spanish press has highlighted how wealthy individuals are fleeing the City of London and moving to Spain, with Spanish law firms capitalising on the trend. https://www.thelocal.es/20260109/spain-capitalising-on-wealthy-britons-fleeing-uk-tax-regime Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:43:07 +0100 spain-capitalising-on-wealthy-britons-fleeing-uk-tax-regime Former Calvià councillor Katherine Mentink-Duncan and Alicante firefighting commandant Terence Curran are two Britons based in Spain who this year have been awarded British Empire Medals for their services to the community. https://www.thelocal.es/20251230/two-brits-in-spain-awarded-british-empire-medals Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:46:30 +0100 two-brits-in-spain-awarded-british-empire-medals If you're a UK national living in Spain who needs to renew their Withdrawal Agreement TIE residency card, here's why you need to use form EX23 instead of EX17 for the process. https://www.thelocal.es/20251216/why-brits-should-use-form-ex23-and-not-ex17-for-tie-renewals-in-spain Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:46:00 +0100 why-brits-should-use-form-ex23-and-not-ex17-for-tie-renewals-in-spain The Spanish Immigration Observatory has published new data which sheds light on British residency trends in Spain this year, from a slight population drop to the ongoing reluctance to swap the old green certificates for post-Brexit TIE residence cards. https://www.thelocal.es/20251211/seven-key-residency-stats-about-brits-living-in-spain-in-2025 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:48:37 +0100 seven-key-residency-stats-about-brits-living-in-spain-in-2025 British Pathé’s fascinating collection of archive newsreels illustrates how far Spain has come in the last 60 years but also exposes how British reporting on “sun-soaked España” could be comically patronising. https://www.thelocal.es/20180314/spain-in-the-60s-old-footage-video-newsreel-british-pathe Wed, 14 Mar 2018 19:15:41 +0100 spain-in-the-60s-old-footage-video-newsreel-british-pathe In the UK, there are various benefits available to help eligible people through the cold winter months – one of which is the winter fuel payment. But can Britons living in Spain claim this benefit to cover the cost of heating their Spanish homes? https://www.thelocal.es/20221128/can-british-people-in-spain-claim-the-uks-winter-fuel-payment Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:27:51 +0100 can-british-people-in-spain-claim-the-uks-winter-fuel-payment Many Brits are currently struggling to get a 'cita previa' or appointment to renew their Spanish TIE residency cards, but can they book at a police station or immigration office in another municipality or area if they find an appointment available? https://www.thelocal.es/20250819/can-brits-in-spain-renew-their-ties-in-another-town-or-immigration-office Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:04:47 +0200 can-brits-in-spain-renew-their-ties-in-another-town-or-immigration-office News that Wetherspoons will open its first pub outside of the UK and Ireland at Alicante Airport has made international headlines. However, Spain already has hundreds of popular pubs; if you haven't been to one here's what to expect. https://www.thelocal.es/20251204/a-quick-guide-to-irish-pubs-in-spain Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:28:49 +0100 a-quick-guide-to-irish-pubs-in-spain Thinking about the end of life is always hard, but it can be helpful for some to plan ahead. If you or your loved ones want their bodies to be repatriated back to the UK from Spain, here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.es/20251112/everything-to-know-about-repatriation-between-spain-and-uk Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:31:46 +0100 everything-to-know-about-repatriation-between-spain-and-uk July 2025 marks 5 years since Brits in Spain started to be issued post-Brexit TIE residency cards, so thousands of UK nationals must now or soon apply for their permanent cards. Here is a step-by-step guide to complete the process. https://www.thelocal.es/20250714/how-brits-in-spain-can-renew-their-temporary-residency-tie-card Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:14:35 +0200 how-brits-in-spain-can-renew-their-temporary-residency-tie-card