Benefits and Financial Support News
Government launches Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme
The Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme is now open for members of the community to register their interest in becoming hosts for those fleeing the...
Friday, 18 March 2022
First details of 2021 Census report published
A report containing the first details of the 2021 Isle of Man Census has been published.
The 2021 Isle of Man Census provides a snapshot consisting of major...
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
Charity receives £1.4m to help protect Syrian refugee children
UNICEF UK has been awarded £1.4 million from the Isle of Man’s International Development Fund to help create a safe environment for Syrian refugee...
Friday, 28 January 2022
Five charities awarded funding for international development projects
Five charities registered in the Isle of Man will receive a total of £473,000 though the Small Grants Scheme to support international development work.
The...
Friday, 28 January 2022
Minimum wage increases proposed to Tynwald
Proposals to increase the rates of the Isle of Man Minimum Wage will go before Tynwald for consideration at the February sitting.
Treasury and the Department...
Thursday, 13 January 2022
Treasury broadens support in response to rise in winter heating costs
People on low incomes who do not receive any income-related Social Security benefit payment can now claim a lump-sum of £75, £50 or £25 to assist with home...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022
Further £3.4million COVID support for businesses
The Economic Recovery Group has announced the availability of a further £3.4million committed to support local businesses in response to continuing pressures...
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Financial assistance scheme helps to create 284 jobs in 2020/21
The Department for Enterprise offered over £6.7million of financial support to local businesses through the Financial Assistance Scheme in the 2020/21 financial...
Monday, 10 January 2022
Isle of Man’s most popular baby names in 2021 revealed as Arthur and Elsie
The Civil Registry has revealed The most popular baby names in the Isle of Man for 2021 have been revealed as Arthur for boys, and Elsie for girls.
Theo and...
Monday, 10 January 2022
Manx Isolation Payment to provide more financial support to more people
A new £300 Manx Isolation Payment will come into effect on Monday 10 January for those who test positive for COVID-19 and are unable to work.
The lump-sum will...
Friday, 7 January 2022