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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

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

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

FCDO and OFSI have issued joint ownership and control guidance relating to public officials and control in UK sanctions regimes

The Treasury advises that on 17 November 2023 the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)...
Friday, 17 November 2023

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 4 entries under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime. The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida...
Thursday, 16 November 2023

Youth Service annual conference unveils ten year strategy

An ambitious ten-year strategy that seeks to create an Island where all young people feel that they belong, are meaningfully engaged and reach their potential...
Thursday, 16 November 2023