7 August 2026
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Business Politics

The Biggest Collective U-Turn of All Time

Tynwald has voted to slash a planned 9.9% minimum wage increase due in April to 5%, following intense pressure from the island’s business

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Business Politics

Tynwald Backs New Minimum Wage

The minimum wage will now rise by 5% from April, with as yet undefined threshold changes and support packages to follow #isleofman

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Business Politics

Tynwald Rejects Bid to Adjourn Debate

Tynwald members have rejected a bid from Speaker Juan Watterson to delay a decision on a proposed new minimum wage #isleofman

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Business Politics

Committee Backs New Proposed Rate

The Minimum Wage Committee has recommended the government adopt a new Single Hourly Rate of £12.86 and a Youth Rate of £10.16 #isleofman

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Isle of Man News

The Island’s Biggest PR Firm

The government employs the equivalent of more than 60 full-time staff in marketing, media and promotional roles #isleofman

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Travel

Wednesday Sailings Cancelled

Two of Wednesday's Manxman crossings have been cancelled due to the poor weather forecast #isleofman

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Isle of Man News

Manx Care is Here to Stay

The DHSC has rejected maintaining the status quo or reintegrating Manx Care back into the department in favour of a new 'partnership' #isleofman

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Business

Creamery Moves to Reassure Customers

Isle of Man Creamery has said that a report incidence of Blue tongue antibodies being found in cows on the island poses no

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Isle of Man News

MUA Listens to Peel Businesses

MUA's planned road closure on Peel Promenade for sewage and pump station upgrades has been rescheduled to avoid the summer #isleofman

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Business Politics

Party Encouraged But Critical of Language

The Manx Labour Party has accused the Chief Minister of political scapegoating to deflect from his administration's challenges. But it is encouraged by

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