Jersey's status as a tax haven has reshaped the island, residents say
While wealthy individuals and multinational firms have flocked to the Channel Island, many locals say they feel priced out as food bank use rises, the Guardian reported.
Jersey's role as a tax haven has transformed the Channel Island, according to a Guardian report from St Helier.
Global billionaires and multinational companies have been drawn to its shores, but many islanders say they feel left behind, with food bank use increasing, the newspaper reported.
The report described a contrast between the island's wealth and the pressures facing some residents amid rising living costs.
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- ‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey — The Guardian — World
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