THE 2026 Budget debate has been pushed back by two weeks after an initial target for its publication was missed. It had been anticipated that the Council of Ministers would unveil its financial plan for the upcoming year this week. However, it has now been confirmed that the new target is to lodge the proposals […]
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Ministers welcome French counterparts for Normandy Summit
THE environment, maritime links and cultural ties were on the agenda at a summit held to enhance and celebrate the Channel Islands’ relationship with France. Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham, External Relations Minister Deputy Ian Gorst, and Sustainable Economic Development Minister Kirsten Morel joined delegates from Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, La Manche, and Normandy at Mont […]
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Budget cuts set to limit ‘key’ data reporting from Statistics Jersey
GOVERNMENT cuts to Statistics Jersey’s budget mean “two key pieces of data” will not be published this year, a Scrutiny panel has heard. During a hearing of the Corporate Services Scrutiny Panel, Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham faced questions about how these cuts would affect the government’s ability to plan and monitor issues. In a letter […]
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Jersey's politicians approve 2025 Budget
THE government’s £1.3 billion spending plans for next year have been approved following a four-day debate. Members voted 31 for and 13 against Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham’s ambitious Budget – which was this year rebranded from the ‘Government Plan’. In her opening speech on Tuesday, Treasury Minister Elaine Millar described the Budget as a “funded […]
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Jersey hopes to tighten control over international treaties
THE chief minister is proposing new legislation that would require international treaties affecting the Island to be approved by the States Assembly before they can take effect. The Draft Treaties (Jersey) Law is intended to formalise how treaties are entered into, extended to, or applied in Jersey, and to strengthen democratic oversight of international agreements. […]
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Trade and EU relations on agenda at Edinburgh summit
THE Chief Minister has said he “looks forward to continuing to engage closely” with the UK government following the latest British and Irish Council summit. Deputy Lyndon Farnham was in Edinburgh recently alongside other representatives of the Crown Dependencies to meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the heads of devolved nations and the Irish government. […]
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Technology “crucial” to curbing public spending, Chief Minister says
USING technology, including artificial intelligence, will be “crucial” in curbing public spending, with States Members to be given an update on future savings proposals in February, the Chief Minister has said. Deputy Lyndon Farnham said a new IT programme within the Employment, Social Security and Housing Department would save almost £1 million a year when […]
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Fraud report reach four-year high
ISLANDERS are expected to lose a total of £5 million to fraud this year, with reports reaching a four-year high. The Jersey Fraud Prevention Forum is urging Islanders to be vigilant against the threats posed by criminals, particularly as digital and online frauds become more believable and sophisicated. To mark International Fraud Awareness Week, the […]
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Assisted dying ‘one of the most serious matters we will ever address’, says Health Minister
THE Health Minister has thanked the States Assembly for a “respectful, thoughtful debate” on assisted dying – which he described as “one of the most serious matters we will ever address”. Deputy Tom Binet spoke after politicians voted on Wednesday by 31 to 15 to establish an assisted dying service for adult residents who have […]
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Jersey ministers in Downing Street as UK and EU agree major post-Brexit reset
JERSEY ministers were in Downing Street last night as the UK and European Union agreed a major overhaul of their post-Brexit relationship. Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham and External Relations Minister Deputy Ian Gorst joined UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, senior UK ministers, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders at […]
