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News - 28 May 2020
Today, the Minister for Social Security has approved the transfer of up to £150 million from the Social Security Reserve Fund into the Social Security Fund, to cover the cost of supporting Islanders and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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News - 29 July 2020
Assistant Social Security Minister, Deputy Scott Wickenden, has lodged a proposition to cut employees’ Social Security contributions by 2%.
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News - 10 July 2020
Deputy Judy Martin explains how Jersey's economy will be supported in the months to come
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News - 10 July 2020
A support package of more than £150 million to boost the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has been unveiled by the Government of Jersey today.
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News - 08 January 2020
From this month, Jersey's Social Security pension age starts to rise incrementally.
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News - 29 September 2020
Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf
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News - 28 August 2020
The COVID-19 Related Emergency Support Scheme (CRESS) will close on 31 August.
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News - 07 October 2020
Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin, as lodged Regulations to update the Island’s maternity benefits and provide better support for families.
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News - 10 July 2020
Deputy Susie Pinel announces a package of measures to minimise the impact of the pandemic
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News - 17 November 2020
Following a vote by the States Assembly, the Island’s maternity benefits will be updated to provide wider support for families.
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News - 19 May 2020
The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Judy Martin, is seeking approval from the States Assembly for the family friendly Employment Law changes to come into force on 28 June.
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News - 12 March 2020
Support package for businesses is announced.
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News - 12 February 2020
Islanders and businesses have until Monday 17 February to share their views on statutory annual leave and rest breaks.
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News - 06 March 2020
The Government of Jersey is reminding employers and employees that the minimum wage will increase by 3.8 per cent from 1 April 2020.
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News - 23 March 2020
The Government is working with Parishes, the voluntary and community sector and local businesses to lead plans that will ensure Islanders receive the help they need, when they need it, in a safe and sustainable way.
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News - 30 June 2020
The Minister for Social Security has agreed a two-month extension to the COVID-19 Related Emergency Support Scheme (CRESS).
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News - 27 March 2020
Jersey’s Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) has published an updated set of economic forecasts, which consider the potential impact of the Covid-19 outbreak and has recommended the Island’s fiscal reserves are used to support the economy.
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News - 29 September 2020
Islanders are being urged to protect themselves and others by getting the flu vaccination this year.
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News - 20 March 2020
A series of legislative changes, giving Ministers additional powers to protect Islanders and manage the developing situation, will be lodged by the Government today, for debate in the States Assembly next week.
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News - 26 March 2020
The Government has committed an additional £100 million of funding over the next three months to keep Islanders in work as the Coronavirus disrupts our economy and way of life.
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News - 10 July 2020
Senator Lyndon Farnham announces measures to help keep people in their jobs and protect their livelihoods
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News - 21 December 2020
The Government of Jersey is enhancing its support packages for hospitality, gyms and other businesses which have been affected by further Public Health measures.
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News - 13 March 2020
The Chief Minister and Minister for Health have released statements regarding decisions taken at the Emergencies Council
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News - 14 March 2020
The Chief Minister, Health Minister and Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture Minister have released statements new advice to contain the spread of coronavirus in Jersey.
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News - 06 November 2020
Ministers will be answering public questions about the Government Plan during a week of live events.
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News - 20 March 2020
The Government of Jersey recognise the significant challenges faced by Island businesses from the ongoing impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.
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News - 06 November 2020
Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services on the Jersey Care Model
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News - 01 April 2020
The Minister for Social Security has launched an emergency scheme to support registered people who have been in Jersey for less than five years.
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News - 31 July 2020
A statement from Minister for Economic Development, Senator Lyndon Farnham
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News - 18 March 2020
Senator Lyndon Farnham has announced the measures the Government is taking to support businesses
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News - 16 December 2020
Islanders who are eligible for the Cold Weather Bonus or Community Cost Bonus now have until 31 January to apply.
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News - 09 October 2020
Developments across mental health services including upgrades to facilities, improved care plans, integration of departments and improved access to support, have benefited patient and staff experiences.
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News - 22 September 2020
Eligible Islanders will benefit from a 13.8% increase to the Community Costs Bonus from this October.
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News - 20 July 2020
Over 60 Islanders attended the latest Closer to Home event, which was the first event since the COVID-19 outbreak.
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News - 17 November 2020
Deputy Jeremy Maçon has been elected by the States Assembly as Minister for Children and Housing.
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News - 29 October 2020
Islanders are being encouraged to spend the balance of their Spend Local cards as soon as possible.
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News - 20 March 2020
Chief Minister addresses Islanders on the biggest threat to Jersey since the Occupation began 80 years ago
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News - 23 July 2020
Islanders who receive Income Support or Pension Plus will receive a £100 additional financial payment this week.
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News - 25 September 2020
The Health and Safety Inspectorate has published its annual report for 2019.
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News - 24 June 2020
An Interim Parental Payment Scheme (IPPS) will launch next Monday 29 June 2020.
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News - 09 April 2020
An historic agreement between the Government and GPs has been reached as health professionals come together to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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News - 26 November 2020
Statistics Jersey have today published a set of experimental statistics: Quarterly revenue & GVA estimates: non-finance sectors.
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News - 08 December 2020
Local GPs have worked with the Government on a new scheme to provide subsidised fixed costs for General Practice visits for up to 12,000 people.
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News - 31 December 2020
Three Government employees have been awarded MBEs and honoured in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List.
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News - 16 November 2020
Throughout the pandemic, the Government has looked to match any necessary health restrictions with appropriate financial support.
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News - 27 March 2020
The Government of Jersey is reaching out to its tenant business owners to offer deferred rent payments if they have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
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News - 01 May 2020
Local businesses and the self-employed can now apply for emergency COVID-19 support, worth up to £1600 per worker, per month, under Phase 2 of the Government’s Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS).
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News - 19 June 2020
Co-funded payroll scheme is amended so more self-employed Islanders can claim for lost income
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News - 18 December 2020
The Government has given £7,000 to the Jersey Employment Trust (JET) to help vulnerable Islanders stay connected over the Christmas period.
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News - 19 October 2020
Launch of annual campaign to tackle domestic abuse