News
Housing and Communities Board launches essential worker housing consultation
The Housing and Communities Board has initiated a public consultation aimed at addressing some of the housing challenges facing essential workers on the Isle of...
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Treasury Minister responds to UK Autumn Statement
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK today reiterated his pledge, made earlier this month, to mirror the UK Government’s approach to the pensions triple...
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Around 1,400 attend Employment and Skills fair
Around 1,400 people attended the Employment and Skills fair at the Villa Marina earlier this month.
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC)...
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Tobacco Duty Rate Increases
This news release is issued to draw attention to an increase in duty rates for tobacco products from 6pm on 22 November 2023. These changes will be implemented...
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
A week to celebrate ‘youth work in every place and space’
From feeding horses and donkeys to drinking hot chocolate on the beach around 100 children participated in a series of events underscoring the Youth Service's...
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Working together to keep our community fire safe
Tower Insurance have donated 160 smoke detectors to Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service (IOMFRS), as part of an ongoing fire safety partnership.
The smoke...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Minor radon issues found at five schools
A small number of rooms in five Isle of Man schools have been found to have above-average radon levels, but there are no immediate health concerns.
The...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Tynwald backs XL Bully dog importation ban
The XL Bully has been added to a list of dogs that cannot be imported to the Isle of Man.
Tynwald voted to amend the Wild Animals Act 1980 on Tuesday, in...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Pause in gas disconnections agreed following constructive talks
Isle of Man Energy has agreed to a short pause in gas disconnections for domestic customers who are in debt and struggling to pay their bills.
It follows...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
New civil penalites for breaches in obligations relating to the import or export of goods
The Treasury advises that there are new civil penalties for breaches of new reporting obligations in relation to the import and export of goods which come into...
Tuesday, 21 November 2023