A petition calling for the move was set up just over a week ago and has reached more than 5,000 signatures.

Jersey States members could debate calls to write off 2019 tax

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The cost of buying a property has gone up by 7.5% since the same time last year. This is the largest yearly increase the island has seen since 2011.

House prices in Guernsey see largest annual increase in almost 10 years

From today (10 August), hotels, self-catering units and guest accommodation can sign up for a share of the £6.5 million government grant.

New grant for visitor accommodation businesses in Guernsey

Patrick Burke, Owner and Managing Director of the Jersey's Atlantic Hotel, says whilst local support during and after lockdown was crucial, that alone would not be able to sustain the whole industry, which is why incoming guests are key. 

'Opening the borders has made all the difference in the world', says hotelier

It comes after the Treasury Minister announced tax reform proposals last week, which would see the 45,000 people who still pay tax in arrears, moved to paying as they earn.

Tax petition close to hitting 5000 signatures

80 people will now be able to attend funeral services, however wakes and other family events will only allow 40 people. 

Jersey to move to Level One of lockdown exit from midnight 

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The Guernsey Institute got the go-ahead by the States in September last year, with only four members voting against the plans.

Calls to fast track £51m funding for Guernsey's new higher education facility

Jersey’s Fiscal Policy Panel  has published an updated forecast for the island's  economy which shows a "steep contraction". 

Jersey's economy predicted to shrink by 7.5%

It says proposed changes are "unjust" for people who are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic and wants tax liability for the prior year to be written off.

Thousands of Jersey people sign petition calling for 2019 tax to be written off

Jersey Business, which provides support and guidance to businesses, says the extension of the government's payroll co-funding scheme may not be enough to save all island businesses.

Jersey Business: 'There will be businesses who will really struggle'

There are calls for Broad Street in Jersey to be reopened to vehicles after being pedestrianised to allow for physical distancing.   A petition has been submitted to the States saying the road is largely unused by pedestrians and is affecting retailers.

Calls to reopen Jersey's Broad Street to vehicles

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Jersey's Treasury and Resources Minister is proposing to move all Jersey tax payers to Current Year Basis (CYB), or pay as you earn, in order to assist those whose incomes have been reduced as a result of the pandemic.

Jersey proposes to scrap taxation in arrears to help those worst hit by pandemic

Dozens of small food businesses in Jersey are planning a discount campaign, to coincide with the government's £100 voucher scheme.

Restaurants in Jersey plan discount campaign to coincide with £100 voucher

The parish of St Helier in Jersey is planning to freeze rates and operate at a financial loss for the next year, as it continues to manage the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Rates freeze and new five-year plan proposed to improve St Helier life

People in Jersey will find out in September whether their social security contributions will fall by up to a third. 

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