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Complaints made against the Jersey government more than doubled over the past year, according to a newly released report from the States of Jersey Complaints Panel.

Spending on consultants, agency staff and temporary workers in Jersey has fallen by nearly £45m over the past three years, according to the Government of Jersey. A new report shows external workforce costs dropped from £82.8m in 2023 to £38m in 2025. The largest savings came from a £13.3m reduction in consultancy fees and an £18m decrease in spending on agency staff in health and social care. Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said the figures demonstrated the progress being made

Politicians in Jersey have raised concerns that the island’s current work permit system leaves seasonal migrant workers vulnerable to exploitation, prompting calls for reform.

The next government will be expected to introduce measures requiring businesses to accept cash payments by January 2028, following a States Assembly decision on Friday. Politicians backed a proposal from Deputy Montfort Tadier aimed at preserving cash as a payment option for islanders. The motion passed with 31 members voting in favour and eight against. Tadier told the Assembly there was an “important window of opportunity” to safeguard the continued use of cash. In his prop

A new system designed to automatically register eligible residents to vote is being introduced in Jersey ahead of the island’s next election.

A new tax on vape products is being introduced in Jersey as part of efforts to address rising e-cigarette use among young people. The measure, approved in the most recent Budget, will add £2 to every 10ml of vape liquid. Officials say the move is designed to discourage uptake while maintaining vaping as a lower-cost alternative for smokers trying to quit. Recent figures show that more than half of adults aged 16 to 34 have experimented with e-cigarettes at least once. This fo

A local human rights organisation has expressed concern over proposed legal changes that would allow cases to be retried when juries fail to reach a majority decision.

A former chief minister has proposed delaying potential changes to how schools teach children about sexual identity.

Jersey’s States Assembly has approved new legislation that will allow abortions to take place up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, extending the current limit of 12 weeks in most cases.

A Jersey politician has been suspended from the States Assembly for the third time in six months following a breach of the members’ code of conduct.

Residents in Jersey are being encouraged to share their ideas on the future appearance of Gorey Pier as plans move forward to create a unified design for the popular coastal spot.

A review of Jersey’s parish system has commended its deep-rooted traditions while finding that some elements are no longer fit for purpose and should be updated.

Politicians in Jersey have put forward a proposal to suspend Philip Ozouf from the States Assembly for a third time in just over six months following his recent criminal sentencing.

Hospitality venues in Jersey may soon be required to serve free tap water under proposed changes set to be debated by the States of Jersey.

Jersey’s infrastructure minister has unveiled plans to tighten the island’s road traffic laws in a bid to make it simpler to prosecute motorists who drive while under the influence of drugs.

A senior scrutiny politician has called on the government to set out clear long-term plans for a vacant site in St Helier that was originally earmarked for new healthcare facilities.

Revised plans for a hotel and conference centre close to Jersey Airport have been submitted after an earlier proposal was turned down by planners.

DFDS began operating Jersey’s passenger and freight routes in March 2025 after the Channel Islands selected different providers when a joint tender process failed.

Businesses in Jersey say excessive red tape and rising public sector spending are their biggest economic worries, according to new research by the Institute of Directors.

Efforts to modernise Jersey’s alcohol licensing laws, which date back around half a century, have been put on hold to allow for further examination of the proposals.