Benefits and Financial Support News
Employment (Amendment) Act 2026 receives Royal Assent
The Employment (Amendment) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent, enabling the Department for Enterprise to progress the introduction of new statutory rights for...
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
29 students begin eight-week Step Programme placements
Twenty-nine students have started their eight-week project placements through the Department for Enterprise’s Step Programme, gaining valuable workplace...
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Isle be Ready returns with interactive emergency preparedness event at Sea Terminal
Residents are invited to attend the next Isle be Ready event, taking place on Monday 22 June at the Sea Terminal, Douglas, offering an opportunity to learn...
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Further modernisation of Social Security services
Applications for Employed Person's Allowance (EPA) can now be made online in the latest phase of a project aimed at modernising the delivery of Social Security...
Monday, 15 June 2026
Dr Chris Stockport seconded as interim Chief Executive Officer of Manx Care
Following a competitive selection process, Dr Chris Stockport will take up the PSC role of interim Chief Executive Officer of Manx Care for six months from July...
Friday, 12 June 2026
Government publishes final Island Plan report alongside year-end updates
The Isle of Man Government has today published a suite of reports marking the end of the 2025/26 financial year, including the final programme report for the...
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Childcare Credit increased for Isle of Man families
Parents and carers can now apply for Childcare Credit for the next academic year.
Those eligible will receive an extra £128 per child from September, when...
Friday, 29 May 2026
Foster carers celebrated at special Island event
Foster carers from across the Isle of Man were celebrated and thanked for their outstanding commitment at a special Foster Carer Celebration Event, held at...
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Fun and fuel VAT boost for Isle of Man families and businesses
Families in the Isle of Man will pay less for days out this summer, as a temporary VAT reduction on selected activities comes into effect from 25 June...
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Minor Injuries Unit to reopen at Ramsey on Monday 18 May
Manx Care is pleased to confirm that the Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIU) at Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital (RDCH) will reopen on Monday 18 May 2026,...
Thursday, 14 May 2026

