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‘URGENT and determined action’ is needed to deal with pressing population issues such as staff shortages and lack of housing, critics of the Island’s strategy have said.

PLANS to bring in independent tax arrangements for those who are married or in a civil partnership are due to be reviewed by a Scrutiny panel.

NEW measures to prevent patients remaining in hospital unnecessarily while awaiting home care are being developed – amid concerns about staffing levels within the sector. The initiative comes after the pandemic placed increased pressure on capacities in care homes and the domiciliary-care sector, as many staff have been unable to work due to sickness or […]

A SIX-WEEK government media campaign to highlight successes and progress made in key areas during the past four years has been described by backbench politicians as ‘obvious propaganda’ and an inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money. On Friday, the government announced it would be using its social-media channels to share videos, interviews and blogs featuring officials […]

A MAJOR public inquiry into the Island’s biggest-ever capital project is due to begin today, as an independent planning inspector starts his review of the controversial new-hospital scheme. Following years of setbacks and two rejected planning applications, the new proposals to build the facility at Overdale will face five days of scrutiny, after which independent […]

MINISTERS suffered an early setback on day one of the Government Plan debate, after a Scrutiny panel saw two of its four amendments backed by fellow States Members.

HIRING a new government chief executive should be delayed until after the next election, a Scrutiny review into workplace culture has recommended.