Benefits and Financial Support News

Department for Enterprise seeks public opinion on a series of employment legislation reforms

The Department for Enterprise has today published three consultations which seek the views of the Isle of Man business community and general public on reforms...
Friday, 1 July 2022

Inflation Report: May 2022

The latest inflation report, compiled and published by the Statistics Isle of Man team at the Cabinet Office, shows inflation stood at 8.1% for May 2022. A...
Wednesday, 8 June 2022

New scheme launched to support families over summer holidays

Charities and community groups are being invited to apply for funding to help provide activities and healthy meals for children, who are eligible for free...
Wednesday, 1 June 2022

Isle of Man Pensions Ombudsman’s report published

A report from the Isle of Man Pensions Ombudsman has been published on the Isle of Man Government website. The Pensions Ombudsman is appointed by the Isle of...
Thursday, 12 May 2022

Chief Minister to make statement to Tynwald following employment tribunal

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will make a statement in Tynwald on Tuesday following the decision published today by the Employment and Equality Tribunal...
Wednesday, 11 May 2022

Check if you qualify for help with rising living costs

People struggling to cope with the rising cost of living are encouraged to check whether they are eligible for a Variable Rate Energy Support Payment.  The...
Friday, 6 May 2022

Coronavirus support scheme payments published

The Isle of Man Government has today published details of payments made under the various Coronavirus support schemes. The data is available at...
Tuesday, 3 May 2022

Changes ahead for Employed Persons’ Allowance

Changes to rules around Employed Persons Allowance (EPA) will come into effect from 18 October 2022, with support now available for anyone who will be...
Monday, 25 April 2022

Labour market report for March 2022

The latest labour market report, compiled and published by the Statistics Isle of Man team at the Cabinet Office, shows the number of people registered...
Thursday, 21 April 2022

Manx Care seeking arbitration on pay deal for MPTC staff

Further to the statement issued by Manx Care on 23 March 2022 in regard to the offer of a 4% pay increase for its MPTC staff (copied below for reference), and...
Wednesday, 30 March 2022