It comes after concerns the UK could surrender Channel Islands' fishing grounds in a bid to pass Brexit deal.

Islands will not give up control of territorial waters

Overall around £2 million has been released from unused accounts in the island which will go towards projects to support people with the impact of COVID-19.

Jersey charities awarded £200,000 from dormant bank account fund

An 18-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl were caught in Millennium Park last Saturday.

Two teenagers arrested for stealing £100 Spend Local Card in Jersey

Money and States of Guernsey split screen

The scheme allows certain businesses to apply for up to 100% of the minumum wage for their employees. 

Guernsey's payroll co-funding scheme extended - but some sectors left out

 The £11 million scheme is aimed at boosting the island’s economy and helping local businesses through the pandemic.

£100 Spend Local cards sent to households in Jersey

Islanders whose income this year is lower than that for 2018 will be able to have their social security contributions assessed based on their annual income for 2020.

Current year social security assessment introduced for Guernsey self-employed

The Association of Jersey Charities has started its Charity Booster Appeal, to help non-profit organisations who have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.

Islanders encouraged to give £10 to a Jersey charity

Commercial tenants operating in the government's properties could now be offered a partial or even complete rent wavier or a revised tenancy agreement. 

Jersey's government changes its landlord policy to help commercial tenants

More than one third of people in Jersey say they are financially worse off due to coronavirus. 

More than a third of Jersey people financially worse off due to coronavirus

The  ‘Spend Local’ cards worth £100 are being sent to Jersey residents from 9 September. 

Jersey's £100 Spend Local cards will be sent out next week

The travel industry fears that a passport requirement will deter Europeans who, until now, have been able to travel here using only their ID cards.

Travel industry concerned over European passport requirements post Brexit

A fund supporting people who have lived in Jersey for fewer than five years, and who are now unemployed because of coronavirus, ends today.

Coronavirus unemployment fund in Jersey ends

Nearly £4 million has been spent on coronavirus related costs during the first six months of the pandemic by Guernsey's Committee for Health and Social care.

Nearly £4 million spent on Covid-19 related costs in Guernsey

The emergency provision was brought in to protect tenants during the pandemic. It is set to expire at the end of September, leaving tenants vulnerable to rent hikes.

Jersey Citizens Advice chief calls for rent freeze to be extended

 The Government watchdog has highlighted a lack of transparency on annual reports for the government and 37 companies either controlled or linked to it. 

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