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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 lock.
 
The announcement follows the delivery of the Autumn Statement and UK Chancellor Jeremy Hu…

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) event aims to help students, aged 15-18, explore their career options. In addition, University C…

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 by the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1986 (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2023.
The rates of most toba…

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 commitment to engaging with the local community this month.
From 6 – 12 November, National Yo…

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 detectors will be installed in the homes of some the most vulnerable people within our communit…

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 naturally occurring radioactive gas is present in the air of all buildings at varying levels and co…

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 response to the UK Government’s recent decision to make it illegal to own the XL Bully breed in E…

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 constructive talks held yesterday between Isle of Man Energy and the Office of Fair Trading as wel…

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 operation on 1 December 2023.
The Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) Regulations 200…

Cummal Mooar Christmas Coffee Morning

Cummal Mooar residential care home in Ramsey is hosting a Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 25 November 2023, and everyone’s invited!
The event will run from 10am – 12 noon, with an entry fee of £2 per adult and 50p per child, which will include a b…