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From Steve Liron. HAVING travelled back to Jersey on 22 October on the last BA flight out of Gatwick, after a short overseas business trip, I was of course amused to read in that day’s edition of your paper of the tax increases which will be imposed on a Jersey public long told by our [...]

CRUNCH talks to sort out how best to control inflation-busting rent increases charged by private landlords are taking place this afternoon.

X FACTOR winner Joe McElderry’s first album, which is out this week, was recorded and produced in Jersey.

THE police have warned youngsters that they will confiscate eggs on Halloween in an effort to combat anti-social behaviour.

THE increase in GST could be scrapped if alternative Budget plans are approved next month.

JERSEY has not had to suffer dictatorship since the end of the Second World War.

BEAULIEU School students took part in a 25-mile walk – ‘Tacq and Back’ – last Friday to raise money for charity.

FUNDING for sports development officers and the hosting of sporting events are to be almost halved as part of the Education budget cuts.

THE retirement age could have to go up within ten years and may have to hit 70 by 2050, Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur has warned.

IT’S difficult to criticise the 2010 Budget published last week – but I’ll do my best. There was nothing totally unexpected in it and no one can really object to what the Treasury Minister is trying to achieve.