Jersey's rate of inflation has fallen slightly - to 3.9%
That is down from 4.3% in September, but still double the UK's.
Prices are still rising steeply, but not quite as steeply as they were.
The rise in the cost of living was largely driven by more expensive rents, mortgages, household services and motoring costs.
We are paying more for everything in life, except for clothes and shoes which are around 6% cheaper.
The comparable RPI figure for the UK for year to the end of December is 2%.
Date set for new vape tax to take effect
A new tax on vapes in Jersey will take effect in 11 May.
Youth Assembly backs vape ban, but narrowly rejects social media ban
Students who meet regularly to discuss issues affecting them and the island have held their annual debate in the States Chamber.
Public Health Jersey issues advice following UK meningitis outbreak
Students and young people should check they are up to date with their meningitis vaccines following a fatal outbreak of the disease in the UK.
Ports of Jersey to takeover running of harbour café
Ports of Jersey is taking over the running of the Shipyard café at St Helier harbour.
Teams decided for de Putron Final 2026
The schools that will represent their island in the the final of educational quiz the de Putron Challenge have been decided.
Number portability issue between Coop Mobile and JT resolved
All Guernsey and Jersey consumers can now join Co-op Mobile and keep their existing number.
Former teacher jailed and placed on Sex Offenders register
Alan Geoffrey Falle has been jailed for more than three years and put on the Sex Offenders Register for seven years, after admitting multiple sexual offences.
Opponents ask if St Mary solar plans have been 'abandoned'
Campaigners say the St Mary solar farm looks 'unlikely to go ahead', as JE says the plans are 'under review'.
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