These Jersey businesses won’t get government wage subsidies

Hundreds of businesses employing tens of thousands of people in Jersey will not get government wage subsidies during the coronavirus pandemic.

Yesterday the States announced a £100m package to keep businesses going, but today (27 March) it has been confirmed that many are not eligible.

These are:

Local Agricultural activities and wholesalers
Financial, legal, accounting, management and professional services
Information and communication activities
Employment agencies and HR services
Property Development
Advertising and Market research
Medical and dental care activities (that are not shutdown)
Freight, Water and Air Transport
Wholesale of agricultural goods
Utility Companies
Supermarkets, pharmacies, grocery stores and fuel retailers
Food and beverage producers
Postal and courier activities
Consultancy services
Veterinary activities
Primary and secondary education (not including nurseries)
Social care and Residential care activities
Office administration and support
Security services
Government owned entities, or any organisation that is in receipt of a grant or subsidies of over £50k from the GoJ (can be included on exception)

Construction is currently not included, but will be considered for inclusion based on ongoing health advice and associated restrictions.

More information about government support for businesses can be found here.