Benefits and Financial Support News
Government counters set to reopen
Further to the Chief Minister’s announcement that the current circuit break lockdown will end on Monday 19 April, Government’s public counters will begin to...
Friday, 16 April 2021
Farmers offered grants to enhance the environment and biodiversity
Farmers in the Isle of Man will have access to a wider range of grants from 1 April with the launch of the Agri-Environment Scheme.
The new scheme introduces...
Thursday, 25 March 2021
Some social security services closed today
The Treasury's Social Security Office at Markwell House will be closed today for a deep clean after a member of staff tested positive for COVID-19. It will...
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Shaping the future of health and social care in the Isle of Man
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is recruiting two Manx residents to help shape its strategic decision-making as part of the ongoing programme of...
Friday, 26 February 2021
Douglas woman sentenced over £35,000 benefit fraud
A local woman was handed a suspended sentence for fraudulently claiming nearly £35,000 of benefits in the Isle of Man.
Jessica Lynn Cracknell of Anagh Coar...
Friday, 19 February 2021
Treasury Minister delivers 'budget of resilience' for the Isle of Man
The Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today delivered what he termed a 'budget of resilience' that aims to stabilise the economy, protect jobs and invest...
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Speech: Budget Speech 2021/22
Mr President,
In February of last year I presented what I termed a budget of focus to grow the economy, deliver essential capital projects, support...
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Spending equates to £13,740 per person
Total Government gross spending projected for 2021-22 equates to around £13,740 per head for every man, woman and child of the Island’s population[1].
This per...
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Speech: Statement by Dr Alex Allinson MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture
Mr Speaker,
Schools play a pivotal role within our modern society. They are at the heart of our communities. However, the key to their success is to...
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Statement regarding job losses within Lloyds Bank – Islands Division
In response to an announcement issued earlier today, Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has commented on the news that a phased approach to restructuring will...
Wednesday, 3 February 2021