All Things Jersey

08/01/2026

This Lady is a great educator. This time she’s doing it for education Ministers.

150.3K likes, 7753 comments. “Hey Paul...sit down and take notes.”

05/01/2026

The future arrived Today!
The world will never be the same

The world's first true production-ready SOLID-state battery lasts for 100,000 cyclesThe world’s first truly production-ready solid-state battery has reported...

05/01/2026

The next Ferry ?

The world’s largest fully electric ship, powered by a massive 250-ton battery system, has launched in Tasmania, signaling a major shift in maritime transport.
The vessel is designed to carry heavy cargo while producing zero operational emissions, eliminating fuel oil pollution and drastically reducing noise levels that harm marine life.
Shipping accounts for nearly 3% of global CO₂ emissions, making electrification of short-to-medium routes a critical climate target. High-capacity batteries now allow electric propulsion at scales once thought impossible.
Engineers overcame challenges related to battery cooling, fire safety, and weight distribution, turning the ship itself into a floating energy system.
The launch proves that decarbonizing maritime transport is no longer theoretical—it is already underway.

04/01/2026

Electricity
How it works
Link in the comments

04/01/2026

Drones doing good things

03/01/2026

Tell the UN what’s happening here

PUBLIC NOTICE — PFAS & HUMAN RIGHTS
UN SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

We are formally escalating Jersey’s PFAS crisis to the United Nations.

The UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights is preparing a 2026 report on PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and human rights. This process allows direct submissions from the public. What is submitted now becomes part of the international human rights record.

Our objective is clear:
to trigger UN scrutiny of government failure, regulatory inertia, conflicts of interest, and the impact on children, including failures to protect rights under international law.

This is not awareness-raising.
This is evidence-building.

What you can do

Submit a written statement to the UN describing:
• PFAS exposure in Jersey
• Impacts on health, children, families, work, food, water, or daily life
• Lack of access to information, testing, protection, or justice
• Ongoing delay despite known harm

Short submissions are valid. Personal experience is evidence.

How to submit
• Deadline: 9 January 2026 — 18:00 (Geneva time)
• Format: Word document only (.doc / .docx)
• Maximum length: 2,500 words
• Email: [email protected]
• Subject line: Forever chemicals and human rights report (submission)

I will post three Word template letters in the comments that you can download, edit, and submit.

If you want help preparing or submitting a statement, contact:
[email protected]

Silence leaves the record empty.
Evidence forces accountability.

01/01/2026

In the UK if you install a solar-powered battery in your home through a VAT-registered installer, you currently do not pay VAT on it:

• The UK zero-rates (0% VAT) the supply and installation of energy-saving materials at residential properties — this now explicitly includes electrical storage batteries used to store energy (like solar batteries). 
• From 1 February 2024 the policy was updated so that standalone solar battery installations and retrofits are also eligible for 0% VAT when installed on a home. 
• This zero VAT relief is scheduled to run until 31 March 2027. 

Conditions that matter:

• The battery must be installed at a residential property. 
• You must use a VAT-registered installer who supplies and installs the system under the 0% VAT scheme. 
• Buying the battery yourself from a retailer without installation may not qualify for 0% and could be charged VAT at the standard rate. 

After 31 March 2027, the VAT rate on these installations is set to change (currently planned to become 5%). 

24/12/2025

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19/12/2025

Rob has published SEND ToolKit, which gives teachers quick, practical guidance on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities, all in one easy-to-access place. Link to the app is in the comments

12/08/2025

Everything is just fine ? Does this remind you of anywhere you know ? It’s a place many of us are leaving for because it’s better and more affordable than here and healthier too !

12/08/2025

Housing First an approach we could use ?

Finland has made remarkable progress in tackling homelessness by adopting a "Housing First" strategy. Instead of requiring people to meet certain conditions like sobriety or employment before getting housing, the program provides permanent homes right away—along with mental health and social support. The results are powerful: nearly 80% of participants achieve lasting stability, often securing jobs, maintaining housing, and rebuilding their lives with dignity.