COMPTROLLER and Auditor-general Chris Swinson’s report into the Lime Grove fiasco attempts to explain why the States failed to acquire the property as a new headquarters building for the States police. It can, however, be argued that serious issues of more general relevance have emerged with the publication of Mr Swinson’s findings.
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It’s not how much money we make, but how we make it
LAST week the Treasury Minister expressed bewilderment about high profit margins among local traders. This week the president of the Confederation of British Industry gave him a possible reason for the problem.
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A fairer deal at the petrol pumps
MOTORISTS can now look forward to clearer and more competitive pricing at the petrol pump after years of campaigning.
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Report blames Le Sueur for £546,000 pay-out to Ogley
FORMER Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur was to blame for the taxpayer having to fork out £546,337.50p to pay off ex-States chief executive Bill Ogley, a report has found.
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It’s an obvious move, but some will still vote it down
TODAY the States were due to debate a proposition from Deputy Gerard Baudains calling for a committee of inquiry to be set up to find out exactly what led to the resignation of Comptroller and Auditor General Chris Swinson.
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Ozouf puts brakes on tax rights for married women
THE Treasury Minister has urged States Members not to support a proposition to give married women separate tax assessments from their husbands.
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‘Jersey has role to play in UK economy growth’
JERSEY has got a role to play in helping the UK economy return to growth, Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf told Tory Chancellor George Osborne in Tokyo yesterday.
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Launch of special Jubilee bank note and stamp
A SPECIAL Diamond Jubilee £100 note and £10 stamp featuring the holographic portrait of the Queen are being given red-carpet treatment at their launch this evening.
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Ozouf under pressure to resign
TREASURY Minister Philip Ozouf is coming under mounting pressure from all sides to resign after a report into the Lime Grove fiasco raised serious concerns about his political conduct.
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Anti-tax avoidance rules are drawn up
NEW anti-tax avoidance rules are being drawn up for this year’s Budget, Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf has told a Scrutiny hearing.
