Guy Hedgecoe

Guy Hedgecoe is a Business reporter for the BBC, primarily focusing on news related to Gibraltar and Spain. His recent reporting highlights significant developments in the region, such as the removal of 118-year-old border controls between Gibraltar and Spain. This event marks a new era for Gibraltar, impacting daily commuters like Shilpi Chotrani who travel between Spain and Gibraltar. Hedgecoe's work also extends to broader European news, as demonstrated by his reporting from Tenerife on the operation to disembark passengers from a virus-hit cruise ship. His current newsworthiness stems from his coverage of these impactful cross-border and public health-related stories, providing factual accounts of events shaping the region and its relationship with neighboring countries.