Focus
COOP Woodlands Farm
02:01
Supporting local food suppliers has become an important part of Jersey’s long term sustainability. The Channel Islands Coop has been working with farmers and growers in the Island for decades and spends millions each year on local produce. One example is their long-term relationship with Woodlands Farm.
News
Jersey Post Annual Review
02:34
Jersey Post has published the results of its Annual Customer Survey, where they ask Islanders what they think of the service they are getting.
In 2024 there were several improvements in both on and off-Island deliveries, but once again it is the Posties – the men and women on the front line – who come out top of the popular vote.
Regulator conducts electricity market test
02:52
Jersey’s competition regulator has completed a review of the electricity market and says consumers are getting a fair deal. As Jersey moves towards carbon neutrality in 2030, however, the watchdog says Government may need to think again about some of its policies.
Housing provider responds to claims about ‘bean drain’
01:55
While the debate about Jerseys housing market rumbles on, the Island’s largest supplier of affordable homes says there are options for those trying to get on the property ladder. In response to claims that people are leaving Jersey because they cannot afford to buy, Andium Homes says it has a number of solutions.
UK construction in perilous condition
01:42
The cost of building in the UK is soaring but projects are still stalling, despite government initiatives to breathe life into the industry. A new report suggests more needs to be done to bring down prices and encourage investment. The latest AtkinsRealis Construction Intelligence Report says although the picture isn’t rosy, the outlook does have some positives.
Shorts
New Head of Private Clients at Investec
Emily Dawson has been appointed Head of Private Clients at Investec Bank Channel islands, with responsibility across all three Crown Dependencies. Her appointment follows a strategic shake up of the business since new CEO Jane Niles took over from Brendan Stewart in 2023.
Coop reports strong year for pharmacies
After a difficult trading year in 2024, which saw the annual member dividend slashed from 4% to 2%, the Channel Islands Coop has announced strong results for its new pharmacies division. The retailer acquired 11 Lloyds pharmacies last year and the company says performance has been strong.
Regulator reviews Jersey’s telecoms future
The JCRA has launched a public consultation on the Island’s telecoms market. A Draft Decision has been published, and public feedback is invited. Chief Economist Peter Hetherington says the sector is vital to Jersey’s economy. The Review and Consultation are available at www.jcra.je.
Views
Channel Islands Coop supporting local producers
00:38
Supporting local is a core ethos of the Channel Islands Coop – here Head Buyer Daphne East explains why it is so important to the Society.
Why boosting productivity is good for the economy
01:53
For many businesses struggling with increasing input costs and frozen output prices, the only solution to survival is to increase efficiency and productivity. In this interview HR specialist Becky Hill of HR Now talks about how a business boost programme from Jersey Business has made an enormous difference to her team’s, and her company’s performance.
Don’t bank on old money
07:50
The days of traditional high street banks are numbered, according to the founder of one of the UK’s new digital finance companies. Lee Birkett set up Moneybrain several years ago. But he doesn’t hold cash in a vault – all his customer assets are digital. Now he has set up his headquarters in Jersey and he explains why, and what’s next.