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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
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