Aurigny forecasts £15m loss over two years - sets out actions to reduce costs

• Aurigny expects to report more than £15m losses over 2026 and 2027 Main pressures include fuel costs up more than 50 per cent, taking over Blue Islands' routes, and competition from the new Heathrow service The airline has carried a record number of passengers while keeping average fares around 15 per cent lower than last year Aurigny has reduced costs by ending wet-lease contracts, retiring Dornier aircraft and matc

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The Quarry - Independent news from Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Budget reveals £79m tax windfall with States given option to relax spending control • Pillar 2 global minimum tax revenues revised upward to £79m for 2027, representing a £63m increase across 2025-2026, though authorities warn these revenues should not fund ongoing commitments Two budget options presented for first time: Option A with £4.2m surplus before investment returns requiring 1% real savings, or Option B with £11.5m deficit but addressing priority pressures with 1.3% cost increase Funding gap

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday The airport roof could finally be fixed • Three years after scaffolding was put up encasing the Guernsey Airport terminal building, the work could soon start to fix the underlying issues that date back more than 20-years. • The problems started immediately after the new airport was built in 2004, with roof panels repeatedly being blown off during windy weather.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Government explores new options for inter-island ferry and air links • Pictured: Stena Vinga can carry up to 400 passengers and 200 cars and has a freight capacity of 1,500 lane meters. • The government is exploring new ways of imp

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Guernsey Airport to stay open later as part of Aurigny's profitability plans • Guernsey Airport will remain open for an extra hour and a half, on four days a week next summer.

Bailiwick Express Guernsey · Local news · yesterday BDO welcomes new trainees • Pictured: The BDO trainees in Guernsey and Jersey A Channel Islands fiduciary firm has been welcoming a number of new trainees through its doors across the islands. • BDO is welcoming trainees in its Guernsey and Jersey offices, beginning their careers in accounting and professional services.

Bailiwick Express - Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Ladies and Elizabeth Colleges to become fully independent • With a generous benefactor wanting to give Ladies and Elizabeth College millions of pounds a year, the two schools may be allowed to move away from States' control into a fully independent set up.

Channel Eye - Channel Islands business news · Local news · yesterday Financial services regulatory summary: September 2026 • Channel Eye brings you a summary of the regulatory changes across the islands, for the month of September 2026. • JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission GFSC – Guernsey Financial Services Commission Isle of Man Financial Services Authority JFSC – Jersey Financial Services Commission 25 September 2026 – A practical guide to non-profit and charity status Source: Channel Eye - Full story: ' Financial services regulat

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday 'Fight still on' to tackle spread of Asian hornets • The States of Guernsey says the "fight is still on" to stop the spread of Asian hornets.

BBC News - Guernsey · Local news · yesterday Budget for economic growth proposed by P&R • Policy and Resources is putting forward plans for a £15m fund to support economic growth.

Island FM Guernsey News · Local news · yesterday Donations in memory of Hannah Benfield to Alderney rescue groups • The family of Hannah Benfield have thanked people for their messages and flowers, as they request any further tributes be in support of Alderney charities.

Channel Eye - Events · Events · today Culture Camp Guernsey • Real talk about the future of work – without the doom. • This is a space for people who want to build something better. • Culture Camp is coming to Guernsey.

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7 OctA Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

7 Oct at 19:00 · St James Concert and Assembly Hall, GuernseyFanny Davies International Piano Series: Harry the Piano

7 Oct at 09:00Guernsey Dairy Tour Experience

7 Oct · Frossard Theatre at Guernsey Museum, St Peter PortTHE WILLIAM MORRIS COLLECTIVE: An Evening with Suzanne Fagence Cooper

8 OctAI Animation Studio: Create Kids' Cartoons

10 Oct · Kings Premier Health Club, GuernseyMove Your Bits: Les Mills The Trip at Kings

7 OctNational Curry Week at The Curry Room

13 Oct · The Old Government House Hotel & Spa, St Peter PortLL02: Impact of UK Non-Dom Reforms on Guernsey Resident Trustees & Advisers

7 OctCocktail masterclasses at Balthazar

15 Oct · The Duke Hotel, GuernseyGuernsey Future Leaders Event

15 OctHBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

9 OctSarnia Arts & Crafts Club | Winter Exhibition

16 Oct · Les Côtils, GuernseyGSCCA Lecture Lunch Key Changes to FRS102

9 OctSt Saviour's Church Concert Series 2026

10 OctBurgers & Brews with Smokey Red's BBQ

10 OctNerine Festival

11 Oct at 12:30Sunday Carvery, Served with Jazz

13 Oct at 17:30Tapas Night at The Deerhound

14 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Balthazar Seafood Experience with Guernsey & Herm Oysters

15 Oct at 18:00Florist Extraordinaire Simon Lycett

15–16 OctMurder Mystery at the OGH - SOLD OUT

16 OctThe Great Outdoors Herm Weekend

16 Oct at 19:00The Vale Earthlings Ball

17 Oct'Get Shucked' - a Seafood Feast at The Duke

18 Oct at 13:30Autumn Market

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