Benefits and Financial Support News
Young fundraiser’s passion brings benefit to Children’s Ward
A nine year-old fundraiser who has overcome major health challenges has raised what’s described as a ‘phenomenal’ sum to add comforts for the families of other...
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Queen scallop fishermen invited to apply for a grant to diversify
Local queen scallop fishermen are invited to make grant applications to enable fisheries diversification, as part of the Isle of Man Government’s Future...
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Brexit Support Available to Local Businesses
Ahead of the United Kingdom’s planned departure from the European Union, the Department for Enterprise is offering support for Isle of Man businesses in...
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Subtitled film screenings introduced
Subtitled film screenings are to be introduced at the VillaGaiety’s Broadway Cinema, with the first subtitled screening being the film ‘Downton Abbey’ on 22...
Friday, 20 September 2019
MiCard replacement programme to begin this month
A scheduled campaign to replace MiCards, which enable people to claim their benefits or pension at branches of the Isle of Man Post Office, will begin this...
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Tynwald approval sought for benefits changes
Approval will be sought at this month’s sitting of Tynwald to make changes to the rules for employed person's allowance and income support for lone...
Friday, 10 May 2019
Public Notice: Manannan Court acute mental health in-patient unit
Statement
The safety and well-being of patients at Manannan Court, a hospital ward, is of utmost importance. Serious allegations have been made in press...
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Tynwald approval sought for benefits changes
At this month’s sitting of Tynwald the Treasury Minister will seek approval for significant changes to be made to employed person’s allowance and income support...
Tuesday, 8 January 2019
Chief Minister announces new agreement on TV licences for over-75s
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has announced an agreement between the Isle of Man Government and the BBC regarding the funding of television licences for...
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Tynwald gives go-ahead to new Manx State Pension
Tynwald has approved legislation that provides for the introduction of the new single-tier Manx state pension in April 2019.
The new Manx state pension will...
Wednesday, 21 March 2018