Jersey in numbers
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Bank of England set to raise rates as Iran conflict drives inflation
The Bank of England is expected to raise its base rate to 4% after inflation hit 3.5%, driven by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Here is what it means for Jer
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Jersey extends ADHD prescriptions as waiting list nears 1,200
Jersey adults with ADHD are now receiving two-month prescriptions, easing pharmacy pressure as nearly 1,200 people face a near-two-year wait for assessment.
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Big lenders slash mortgage rates even as Bank of England prepares to hike
Nationwide, Barclays and Halifax are cutting mortgage rates despite an expected Bank of England rise, as lenders compete for customers in a sluggish market.
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One in five inspected Jersey rental homes found to have safety hazards
Jersey’s rental licensing scheme found safety hazards in 20% of inspected properties, with electrical faults the most common issue. Over 400 licences remain una
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Trump’s favourite British artist avoids jail over drink drive
Jersey-based artist Iain Alexander Shepherd, known for his Trump portraits, escaped jail after admitting drink driving at more than twice the legal limit.
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Ageing IT pushes Jersey’s temp worker bill up 35% in 2026
Jersey’s government spent £1.6m more on temporary workers in early 2026, driven by IT upgrades, but overall external staffing costs fell 58% since 2023.
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Pinewood Care Home passes into local hands with all staff kept on
Lifeline Group has acquired Pinewood Care Home on Le Mont Millais, retaining all 40 staff and continuing care for 45 residents under local Jersey ownership.
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Jersey’s Roll of Honour displayed at Charing Cross this week
Jersey’s Roll of Honour is on display at Charing Cross in St Helier, with Chelsea Pensioners, the Poppy Shop and a Field of Remembrance among this year’s events
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Jersey parents have until 23 November to secure a school place
Applications for Jersey’s non-fee-paying primary school Reception places open 4 November, with a deadline of 23 November and place offers due in January 2027.
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Jersey regulator launches digital assets hub and warns of fraud
The JFSC launched a digital assets hub, trimmed its proposed 2027 fee rise to 3% and warned the public about a fraudulent firm impersonating a Jersey-regulated