Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Manx Care Friends and Family Test Survey will now be available to complete via text message

Manx Care is inviting those who have ‘opted in’ to text message reminder services to complete the Manx Care Friends and Family Test Survey by text. 
A text with the link to the survey will be delivered 48 hours after an outpatient appointment within ho…

The Isle of Man’s most talented young athletes to benefit from greater support

The next generation of high performance athletes in full-time education could receive access to a level of support previously unheard of on the Isle of Man, thanks to a new partnership with Sport England.
It comes after the arm’s-length body extended …

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the removal of 1 entry under the Russian sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

First-time buyers benefiting from Government loans

Government support for first-time buyers has led to more than 60 properties being bought during the past two years — with over £1.5 million in loan assistance provided through schemes designed to help people get on the property ladder.
The Public Estat…

VAT: Reusable Period Underwear included within description of Women’s Sanitary Products to receive zero rate of VAT

The Treasury advises that reusable period underwear has been added to the list of descriptions included within the definition of “women’s sanitary products” that are zero-rated supplies for the purposes of value added tax.
The above changes are impleme…

Aim to be a more Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) friendly Island

A national strategy has now launched, aiming to make the Isle of Man a more Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) friendly Island.
The main focus of the Strategy is to create a more inclusive environment that fosters understanding, acceptance and support fo…

National Income report indicates resilience of Isle of Man economy

The Island’s economy bounced back strongly from the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures released today in Isle of Man National Income 2021-22.
Compiled by Statistics Isle of Man, which is part of the Cabinet Office, the report points to a signif…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the correction of 1 entry under the Russian sanctions regime.
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/855) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act…

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

This news release is issued to publicise the correction of 1 entry under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime.
The ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/466) were made under the Sanctions…

VAT survey issued to Island businesses

Around 2,500 Isle of Man businesses, from sole traders through to some of our largest employers, will receive an important survey imminently.  
Similar to the Household Income and Expenditure Survey, the data collected during the business survey is cr…