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States ‘failed to get the facts’ before increasing motor tax
POLITICIANS lacked the ‘full facts’ and failed to consult businesses before approving an anti-pollution tax increase which many small firms fear could ruin them, the Jersey Hospitality Association president has said.
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Uni tuition plan would leave some ‘worse off’
A ‘SMALL number’ of families on low incomes would be worse off under proposals for a new student grant scheme currently being considered by the States, the Treasury Department has admitted.
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Maclean ‘should not forget roots’ with States rates move
THE Treasury Minister ‘shouldn’t forget his roots’ by reneging on agreed government decisions for the States to pay rates on its buildings, the St Helier Constable has said.
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BUDGET: Tax hike for polluting vehicles
DUTY on vehicles which produce high levels of pollution are set to be taxed at a higher rate after an amendment to the Budget was approved.
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Farnham: ‘I want to be Chief Minister’
A CONTENDER for the position of Jersey’s Chief Minister has emerged while rumours circulate about the ambitions of Senator Ian Gorst’s inner circle, a number of whom may be looking to succeed him after the general election.
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Eleven Constables oppose bid for States to pay rates
PROPOSALS for the States to pay £900,000 annually to the parishes through paying rates on the buildings it owns should be rejected, 11 of the 12 parish Constables have said.
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More detail needed on JT split proposal
PROPOSALS to split JT into two separate companies lack the required detail and should be rejected, the Council of Ministers have said.
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All expectant parents to be offered antenatal classes
AN antenatal class to help people cope after their babies are born is to be offered to all expectant parents.
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BUDGET: 25 per cent tax rate proposal rejected
PROPOSALS to scrap the personal tax rates and bring everyone onto a marginal rate of 25 per cent have been rejected by States Members.
