Summary
Citizens Advice Guernsey published its annual report highlighting key social issues on the island. The main problems identified were employment contract terms, affordable housing, and consumer rights, with new challenges faced by guest workers. Rising energy costs and poverty were noted as serious ongoing issues affecting the community.
Key Facts
- Citizens Advice Guernsey released its annual social issues report.
- The main problems in 2025 were employment contract terms, affordable housing, and consumer rights.
- Consumer rights issues moved from the top spot to third place due to new consumer laws.
- Guest workers faced more significant issues in 2025 compared to previous years.
- The charity's client base slightly grew from below 3,000 in 2024 to over 3,000 in 2025.
- Rising energy costs and poverty are major ongoing concerns.
- Citizens Advice moved to a new location and updated its database system in 2025.
- Reports were previously sent to the States of Guernsey about issues like discrimination and homelessness.
