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Proposed minimum wage for 2026 announced
The Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, has proposed a new minimum wage rate for 2026 from, raising it from its current level of £13.00 to £13.59 an hour. The Minister is announcing the rate well in advance of its proposed implementation on 1 April next year.
“High compliance” rating in anti-doping in sport convention
Jersey has achieved a 90% compliance rating under UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport, placing it among global leaders in sports integrity. This recognition, announced at COP10 in Paris, follows a rigorous new assessment process for 2025.
Dispute resolved
A dispute between the Association of Educational Psychologists, AEP, and the Government of Jersey has now been resolved. The Association issued a notice in October 2024 citing unresolved concerns over workload, capacity, and service quality.
Community Engagement
Recent blogs spotlight:
Islanders should be confident our pension system is in a very strong position
Jersey’s Climate Council are listening, learning, and leading on Climate Action
What is the Public Realm – and why it matters for our wellbeing
Embrace the Difference: Inclusive Engagement in Action – Spotlight on Enable Jersey
Register of therapists, Winter vaccinations and £9,000 heat pump grants
When you switch from fossil fuel heating to a low carbon heating alternative, there are subsidies available through the Government’s Low-Carbon Heating Incentive. When paying for a private therapist, it’s important you check they’re on an accredited register. Find out more: Gov.je/ChooseACounsellor. Book your vaccine appointment with your GP today. To check you’re eligible or learn more, visit: gov.je/wintervaccines.