Increase in island inflation rate

There has been an increase in the amount prices rise in Jersey, according to the government.

Latest figures from the States of Jersey put inflation at 6.4% - a rise of 0.8% since the last set of figures for June.

Statisticians said the figures show the introduction of a Goods and Services Tax (GST) contributed a 1.9% increase to inflation.

The 3% GST was introduced on most goods and services in the island in May.