FEES for Channel Island students going to university next year could be the same as for most of their English counterparts, as the Education Department looks to set up a new deal.

On 1 April – and the date is significant for the wrong reason – around 44 self-employed business people will face ruin if the States accepts a proposal from Public Services to slap a charge on airfreight.

PLANS to increase mooring fees by 15% will force owners of ‘modest’ vessels to give up boating, the Guernsey Boatowners’ Association has warned.

CUSTOMERS could be forced to bear the brunt of a 3.5% harbour charge increase if Public Services’ proposal is accepted, Condor’s managing director has said.

THE findings by legal costs lawyer Jim Diamond that some top local lawyers charge £475 a hour will have surprised few who have to pay for professional services – but it will explain to all other islanders why they cannot afford legal services.

TOP local lawyers charge up to £475 per hour, an investigation has found.

GUERNSEY students could escape proposed further rises in university tuition fees.