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Proposed budget 'a step in the right direction'

UK · 2026-09-29

Key takeaway

Jersey's draft budget proposes increased free nursery care and a doubled parental grant to ease family cost of living.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerJersey government proposes increased free nursery care and a doubled parental grant, raising household disposable income.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLocal family spending rises, lifting demand for SME goods and services in Jersey.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs serving families see higher revenues, but may face future cost pressures if public spending leads to tax or wage adjustments.

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Source: BBC News — Business

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