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A PROPOSAL to block new electricity ‘stand-by’ charges – which a backbencher believes could hamper renewable energy development – is due to be debated in this week’s States sitting.

A NEW 25 per cent income tax rate, increased taxes on polluting vehicles and measures to make the States pay parish rates have all been proposed as amendments to the 2018 Budget.

THE first building of the Jersey International Finance Centre is likely to be put on the market early next year, the Treasury Minister has said.

THE architects behind the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa in Dubai – have designed the latest luxury housing development at the Waterfront, work on which is due to start in the spring.

A STATES backbencher has criticised the Council of Ministers for delaying her proposition on whether to block new electricity stand-by charges and provide more support for renewable energy.

UTILISING technology to drive efficiencies in the public sector will help boost States funds, the Fiscal Policy Panel has said as it reports that the Budget 2018 proposals are ‘broadly appropriate’ for delivering a strong economy.

A BODY representing retailers will object to proposals for a 20 per cent ‘Tesco Tax’ on the Island’s largest shops – and claims that the move would give online retailers another unfair advantage over the high street.

BIG egos within the Council of Ministers and their need to take credit for well-researched backbench propositions have left many States Members feeling sidelined, a Deputy has said.