jersey should not raise taxe despite weaker economy

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jerseys states should not increase taxe despite a weakened economy
and a predicted increase in inflation an independent group of experts
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the fiscal policy panel fpp which provides economic advice said in
a report it would not  appropriate to impose a heavier burden on
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it said whilst [the] economy is recovering but is still weakened
revenue raising steps including higher taxe impose a burden and
would not  appropriate at present
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it also said that in the face of uncertainty prudent uses of jerseys
funds will  important and any fiscal deficits from temporary
economic distress should  financed by borrowing rather than drawing
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the government plan for  sets out a programme for recovery
and renewal describing how the states could taxe people more and make
savings on investments

as part of proposed changes to the budget income taxe allowances plus
alcohol fuel and vehicle emissions duty could all increase