Benefits and Financial Support News

Isle of Man adopts a definition of antisemitism

The Isle of Man Government has formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, which...
Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Public invited to share views at Autism Spectrum Condition meetings

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) would like to invite views on plans for Autism Acceptance Month in April 2026 and the third phase of the Autism...
Monday, 19 January 2026

Department of Home Affairs to host recruitment day showcasing careers in policing, fire and rescue, and the prison service

The Department of Home Affairs is inviting people interested in a career in policing, the Prison Service or the Fire and Rescue Service to a special recruitment...
Wednesday, 14 January 2026

DESC’s 2025/26 Department Plan Received by Tynwald

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) plan for the year ahead has been received by Tynwald, reaffirming its commitment to raising...
Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Support available for MiCard users to make alternative arrangements

Further engagement is being undertaken to support the remaining MiCard users before their existing cards expire on 31 December 2025. Anyone who still uses...
Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Emergency Planning Unit stages major incident exercise

The Department of Home Affairs’ Emergency Planning Unit recently conducted a multi-agency major incident exercise simulating a serious road traffic collision...
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Chief Minister engages in high-level talks with UK Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor

The Chief Minister has had positive and constructive discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Lord CCM Chancellor in London this week. Chief Minister...
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

MiCard users offered specialist support to open bank account

A dedicated session is being held to support and advise remaining MiCard users who do not hold a bank account or have previously had difficulty opening...
Friday, 21 November 2025

Have your say on proposed changes to Legal Aid Act

Feedback is being sought on proposals aimed at accommodating recommendations published in a review of Legal Aid. A six-week consultation process has been...
Monday, 10 November 2025

Help us safeguard children – Today is private fostering awareness day

Did you know that if you care for someone else’s child for more than 28 days, this may be a private fostering arrangement? If you’re looking after someone...
Wednesday, 5 November 2025