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%.
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Winds reached Gale F8 to Severe Gale F9 overnight, with highs of 82 mph, and will likely reach Storm F10 this morning, with gusts of 70 to 85mph.
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Electric car charger grant to end in December
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Consultation launched on hate crime legislation
Islanders and community groups are invited to have their say on potential hate crime legislation in Jersey.
Plans for Fort Regent transformation fall behind
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