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News around Isle of Man

Covid-19 Booster Programme coming to a close

On 24 February 2023 the following programmes will end:

Autumn Booster Programme 2022 will close
COVID-19 vaccination for 16 – 49 year olds not in a clinical risk group will end

Plans for future programmes for at risk groups are underway and will be a…

Drug alert: Ketamine

A warning is being issued around the use of illegal recreational drugs, after more than half a dozen people on Island required medical attention following suspected ketamine use.
It is suspected that the supply of the Class B drug is tainted, and any u…

Interest rates for VAT and other indirect taxes

This news release is issued to draw attention to an increase in interest rates from 21 February 2023.
The rules relating to interest charges for late payment are changing in the United Kingdom due to an increase of the Bank of England base rate to 4% f…

Individuals encouraged to apply for additional targeted support

Pensioners who do not receive a state pension or other qualifying benefits from the Isle of Man Government and veterans in receipt of a War Pensions Mobility Supplement are reminded to apply for an additional cost of living support.
Announced in Januar…

Constabulary inspection report published

The independent report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) into the Isle of Man Constabulary has now been published.
The inspection looked at how the Police dealt with vulnerable people and serious organ…

Planning Application – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Sanctions: Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Treasury advises that the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions (Application) Regulations 2023 [SD 2023/0031] came into operation on 24 January 2023, which apply the provisions of the following United Kingdom statutory instruments relating to …

Financial Sanctions: Myanmar

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 4 entries under the Myanmar Sanctions Regime.
The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/496) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and pro…

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

This news release is issued to publicise the addition 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 a…

Statement regarding Ballasalla Medical Centre

Manx Care is aware of the decision by Ballasalla Medical Centre to formally hand back their contract at the end of July 2023.
We are working together with the practice to consider all of the options available to us in order to secure the future provisi…