An exercise in Jersey has suggested 'delayed retirement, immigration and higher taxes' as the way to solve the Island's ageing population 'time-bomb'.

The 'Imagine Jersey 2035' exercise included a survey, written consultation and a public conference.

The Jersey Evening Post reports the official results of the exercise have now been released and, confirming earlier indications, they back a mix of measures to solve problems caused by the ageing population. It says that by 2035 the Island will face a ?140m 'black hole' in public finances caused by the cost of pensions and healthcare for the ageing population, set against a smaller number of Islanders working and paying taxes.

(Image: A view of Jersey, from the blueislands.com website).