Home Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/home/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:28:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Home Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/home/ 32 32 CI Coop rebrands funeral care services across Channel Islands https://channeleye.media/ci-coop-rebrands-funeral-care-services-across-channel-islands/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:39 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74886 CI Coop has unveiled new branding for its funeral care businesses across the Channel Islands, alongside a new website providing information and guidance for islanders. The new identities for Coop Funeral Care by De Gruchy and Coop Funeral Care by Argent aim to reflect the businesses’ local heritage while bringing them under a more consistent […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 November 2026 at 09:00 GMT.]]> Islanders invited to have their say on hate crime legislation https://channeleye.media/islanders-invited-to-have-their-say-on-hate-crime-legislation/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:20:34 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74614 Islanders are being encouraged to take part in a 12-week consultation on proposals to introduce hate crime legislation in Jersey. The consultation will help shape any future law before it is drafted and will gather views from individuals, community groups and organisations. The aim is to make sure everyone is protected from crime motivated by hostility […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 23 October 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Housebuilders partner on Isle of Man rent-to-buy scheme https://channeleye.media/housebuilders-partner-on-isle-of-man-rent-to-buy-scheme/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:38 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74491 Two Isle of Man housebuilders have partnered with Own Homes to offer a rent-to-buy scheme. Hartford Homes and Dandara will make selected new-build properties available through the scheme, which is aimed at people who could afford a mortgage but have not saved the deposit required. Own Homes will purchase the selected property, allowing participants to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 October 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]> Guernsey Chamber of Commerce calls for conclusive outcome on tax reform https://channeleye.media/guernsey-chamber-of-commerce-calls-for-conclusive-outcome-on-tax-reform/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:40:20 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74129 As the States of Guernsey prepares to resume the tax reform debate this week, Guernsey Chamber of Commerce is urging deputies not to lose sight of the wider financial challenge facing the Bailiwick, as public debate focusses only on GST. Guernsey continues to face a significant structural deficit. The Chamber believes meaningful reform of the […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 30 September 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Chamber survey highlights employer concerns over minimum wage increases https://channeleye.media/chamber-survey-highlights-employer-concerns-over-minimum-wage-increases/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:20:41 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74011 The Jersey Chamber of Commerce has published the findings of a significant employer survey, revealing growing concern about the impact of recent minimum wage increases on business sustainability, recruitment and employment opportunities for young people. Responses were received from employers across a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, retail, construction, professional services, financial services, agriculture, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 September 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Jersey Water outlines 2027 investment priorities and water charges https://channeleye.media/jersey-water-outlines-2027-investment-priorities-and-water-charges/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:01:56 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74056 Jersey Water has outlined its priorities for the second year of its strategy to 2030 and confirmed its water charges for 2027, as it continues investing in the infrastructure needed to secure the Island’s water supply in a changing climate. Following a summer that highlighted the importance of resilient water supplies in Jersey and across […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 September 2026 at 04:01 GMT.]]> New book tells tragic story behind Jersey’s wartime graves https://channeleye.media/new-book-tells-tragic-story-behind-jerseys-wartime-graves/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:30:13 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=74024 A powerful new work by Jersey historian and author Ian Ronayne is set to shed fresh light on one of the Island’s most striking and least‑understood Occupation landmarks: the wooden‑cross war cemetery in Howard Davis Park. Many Islanders have wandered through the park and paused at the distinctive wartime graves, wondering who lies there, how […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 23 September 2026 at 08:30 GMT.]]> Data protection authorities warn of smart glasses privacy risks https://channeleye.media/data-protection-authorities-warn-of-smart-glasses-privacy-risks/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:50:41 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=73912 The Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey’s data protection authorities have joined forces to highlight the potential privacy risks of smart glasses. Smart glasses are becoming increasingly popular, offering useful hands-free features and allowing wearers to take photographs, record video and capture audio at the tap of a frame. However, their discreet design can make […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 September 2026 at 08:50 GMT.]]> Changes to residence and employment rules simplify processes for Jersey Islanders and businesses https://channeleye.media/changes-to-residence-and-employment-rules-simplify-processes-for-jersey-islanders-and-businesses/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:30:46 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=73878 Changes to Jersey’s residence and employment rules have come into effect, making it easier for businesses to recruit staff and for Islanders to build and maintain their residence status. For businesses, the changes to the Control of Housing and Work Law reduce administration and make it easier to recruit staff where there is a recognised […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 16 September 2026 at 08:30 GMT.]]> Guernsey Post to end UK air delivery service after low uptake https://channeleye.media/guernsey-post-to-end-uk-air-delivery-service-after-low-uptake/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:09 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=73789 Guernsey Post has announced that its three-month trial of Special Delivery by Air to the UK will conclude following the final scheduled flight on 2 October, after a review showed most customers chose alternative sea-based services. Following the withdrawal of the dedicated mail plane in July, Guernsey Post introduced a three-month trial of an air-based […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 12 September 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]>