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An exercise in Jersey has suggested 'delayed retirement, immigration and higher taxes' as the way to solve the Island's ageing population 'time-bomb'.
The 'Imagine Jersey 2035' exercise included a survey, written consultation and a public conference.
The Jersey Evening Post reports the official results of the exercise have now been released and, confirming earlier indications, they back a mix of measures to solve problems caused by the ageing population. It says that by 2035 the Island will face a £140m 'black hole' in public finances caused by the cost of pensions and healthcare for the ageing population, set against a smaller number of Islanders working and paying taxes.
(Image: A view of Jersey, from the blueislands.com website).
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