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FUNDING proposals for the new hospital – which were lodged on Tuesday and are identical to plans that were withdrawn earlier this year – have to be approved by Christmas to avoid crucial building deadlines slipping, the States Treasurer has said.

MONEY should not stop Islanders from attending university, the Chief Minister has said, as two proposals on providing increased higher education funding are being considered.

THE forecast cost of relocation works for the Island’s new hospital have almost doubled in 12 months, according to recently released funding proposals.

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.