Benefits and Financial Support News

Summer workshop programme launches for young people to explore creativity

Young people aged 7 to 17 will have the opportunity to explore creativity across a range of workshops during Kensington Arts’ 2026 summer holiday...
Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Domestic abuse conference brings agencies together

A conference that brought together frontline professionals from across the Isle of Man to strengthen the response to domestic abuse has been hailed as an...
Thursday, 2 July 2026

Etio's second annual overview charts continued progress in educational settings

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has welcomed the publication of Etio's second annual overview, which provides an independent evaluation of...
Wednesday, 1 July 2026

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