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Jersey's current minimum wage is already too high for some parts of the economy, according to Economic Development Minister Deputy Gerald Voisin, who has warned that a further increase could add to businesses' costs.

Questions have been raised over the cost of political consultancy work carried out for Value Jersey during Jersey’s June election.

The chair of Jersey’s Constables Committee has defended parish rate increases, saying authorities must raise charges when necessary to keep services financially sustainable.

A States complaints panel has ruled against the government over responsibility for part of a seawall at Brise de Mer in St Clement.

The debate over Jersey’s minimum wage has intensified, with the Jersey Chamber of Commerce backing a review into the impact of successive increases on employment, working hours, prices, business investment and the island’s competitiveness.

Jersey’s government has said it has no plans to abolish the island’s £13.59-an-hour minimum wage, despite calls from within the government for it to be scrapped.

Paul Wylie has been appointed as Jersey’s next chief executive and head of the island’s public service.

Jersey ministers are preparing to bring forward changes to the island's seasonal beach dog restrictions after a public petition attracted almost 2,000 signatures.

Planning permission has been granted for a new parking area at Palm Grove Farmhouse in La Pouquelaye after an independent planning inspector recommended the proposal be approved.

Jersey's Chief Minister has expressed support for the idea of bringing the Les Mielles Golf & Country Club site in St Peter into public ownership after the property was placed on the market with a guide price of £9.95 million.

The incoming Jersey children’s minister has said he believes the grooming of young people is taking place “throughout the island”, as he outlined his concerns during a States Assembly hearing ahead of his appointment.

Jersey’s newly appointed Education Minister has indicated she will revisit the long-running decision to locate a new primary school at Gas Place in St Helier, reopening a debate that has divided politicians and residents for several years.

A Jersey government decision to paint over floral artwork on a public toilet block in St Brelade has sparked debate over the line between public art and graffiti.

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.