Benefits and Financial Support News
Minister Allinson’s Statement on COVID-19 - 25 May 2020
Good afternoon and I hope you have had a good Bank Holiday weekend.
I would like to start today by going through the latest figures;
The...
Monday, 25 May 2020
Tynwald to consider extending financial support schemes for a further three months
Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will seek approval to extend the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance and Salary Support Scheme for three months, at this...
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Treasury Minister’s statement on COVID-19 - 28 April 2020
Since I last spoke to you, I am pleased to say that we have made significant progress with our support schemes and thousands of people will now be benefiting...
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
MERA to be paid for 14 days after return to work
The Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) will continue to be paid for a further 14 days from the date a person returns to work.
The measure was...
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Social Security team issues clarification on Child Benefit and MERA payments
The Social Security division has issued the following information after receiving a number of similar calls and messages requiring clarification.
Child...
Friday, 24 April 2020
Island’s banks in support of the Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement
The Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Agreement, a COVID-19 financial support initiative launched by the Isle of Man Government last week, is now supported...
Friday, 17 April 2020
People urged not to light bonfires during COVID-19 lock-down
The Isle of Man Government is appealing for people to support their neighbours as well as the emergency services by not lighting bonfires during the COVID-19...
Friday, 17 April 2020
Celebration of Island’s sporting talent to go ahead online
Sports fans will be able to watch the Isle of Man Sports Awards from the comfort of their own home on 23 April, as the Island weathers the impact of...
Friday, 17 April 2020
Debt Counselling Service maintained during coronavirus lockdown
Island residents who find themselves in financial difficulty are being reminded that a confidential Debt Counselling Service remains available to them.
The...
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Launch of Strategic Capacity Scheme
The Department for Enterprise’s Coronavirus Strategic Capacity Scheme has been established to provide financial support to businesses in sectors of strategic...
Tuesday, 31 March 2020