A Smaller Increase Could Leave Everyone Better Off
With a potential substantial increase in thresholds and a 5% increase in minimum wage, workers and businesses would be better than a 9.9%
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Public Warned to Stay Alert as Scams Target Ministers
The Government is urging the public to remain vigilant amid a rise in social media scams using the names and images of Ministers.
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Union Consults Nurses on Pay Offers
The RCN and other trade unions have been in negotiations with Manx Care over pay, following offers made in December 2025. #isleofman
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Student Grants Boosted
Families earning up to £90,000 will qualify for student support under new rules approved by Tynwald, with maintenance grants rising by 41%. #isleofman
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Manx Singer-Songwriter Releases Debut Single
21-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist Elicia Smith has officially launched her debut track. #isleofman
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£16k Raised For Dementia Charity
MAC Group has raised £16,000 for local dementia charity Forget Me Not through a variety of fundraising activities held throughout 2025. #isleofman
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Memory Service Re-Accredited by Royal College Programme
This is the seventh time the Isle of Man’s Memory Service has achieved MSNAP accreditation. #isleofman
Manx Weather
Mixed Day Ahead
Generally dry this morning with bright intervals but outbreaks of rain will soon develop in the afternoon, possibly turning heavier at times. #isleofman
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Commissioners to Decrease Rates For Next Financial Year
It will be set at 395 pence in the pound which the local authority says will provide ‘much needed’ support to residents without
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Cannan Back With a Bang
The Chief Minister said that “shrill voices of socialism” echoing through Tynwald have sent “a shiver through the economy,” and argued for a
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DEFA Five Months Late to The Party
The Agriculture Minister has told Tynwald that she only found out about BSE changes five months after they happened #isleofman
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Meat Board’s Secret Pay Surge
Isle of Man Meats’ chair was paid through the company payroll and through a private firm he chairs which has resulted in a
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Electrical Fault Stops Plant
Isle of Man Meats has confirmed that an electrical breakdown has stopped cattle processing today and resulted in several being held in the
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Manx Voice Actor Wins Two International Awards in USA
Isle of Man voice actor and performer Peter Wicks has won two awards at the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Awards in
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Council Want to See ‘zero rated’ Property Policies Continued
The Leader of Douglas Council hopes that progress can continue in the current government administration despite two ministerial changes. #isleofman
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Former Chief Says Govt Should be ‘service first cost second’
Tony Brown believes the two new ministers in Treasury and the DoI will have to ‘work quickly’ to make new changes, including to
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Trade to Continue Following Confirmed Bluetongue Case
Farmers and trading partners have been reassured that livestock trade can continue safely amid a confirmed blue tongue case on island. #isleofman
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Library to Mark its 140th Anniversary
There are hopes to organise a celebration of the facility’s history in November, when it has its official birthday, with an afternoon tea
Travel
Sailings Cancelled
This afternoon's sailings to and from Heysham have been cancelled. #isleofman
Manx Weather
Warning For Coastal Overtopping
A yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping will come into place at 10:30am this morning. #isleofman
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Farmers Warn Wage Rise Threatens Manx Agriculture
“For future economic stability and food security,” the MNFU said, “the pressures on the agricultural industry must be addressed as a matter of
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Bluetongue Antibodies Detected on Manx Farm
It has been confirmed that antibodies linked to Bluetongue virus have been detected in cattle on a Manx farm. #isleofman
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Businesses Applaud Ministerial Changes
The groups have said the reshuffle offers renewed hope for more constructive engagement with government, particularly on minimum wage policy. #isleofman
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Sackings Were Needed to Reset Government Direction
The Chief Minister confirmed an immediate refocus on three issues: minimum wage increases, the rollout of 20mph zones, and strained relations with local
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Charlie’s Angle: About Damn Time
Political self-sabotage, broken consultation, and lost confidence. Charlie explains why change at the top was unavoidable, and why it may still be late.
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Public Invited to Shape Autism Acceptance Month
The DHSC is inviting public feedback on plans for Autism Acceptance Month 2026 and the next phase of the Autism Spectrum Condition Strategy.
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Council Claims 42% Decrease of Dilapidated Properties
Douglas Council claims there has been a 42 percent reduction in the number of ruinous, dilapidated and dangerous properties in the city since
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Chamber Welcomes Reshuffle
Chamber describes the reshuffle as a positive and timely step to sharpen its focus in the last nine months of the current administration.
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‘Govt could lose budget’
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper has warned the government risks losing its Budget after appointing a new Treasury Minister. #isleofman
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Hooper Criticises Timing of Ministerial Reshuffle
Lawrie Hooper has criticised the Chief Minister’s decision to remove the Treasury Minister from office, describing the move as a sign of 'panic'