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Update on Manx Care’s ME/CFS and Long Covid Service

Manx Care’s new ME/CFS (Myalgia Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and Long Covid Service is now accepting GP referrals.
Since its formation, Manx Care has collaborated closely with patient groups and charities to develop an enhanced servi…

Powers in new Domestic Abuse Act will help keep people safe

The Domestic Abuse Act 2020 officially comes into force on 4 January 2023, providing better protections for victims from all forms of abuse.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexualit…

Additional £5.6m targeted support as living costs remain high

More than 19,000 people are set to benefit next month from targeted support totalling £5.6m aimed at protecting the vulnerable from the rising cost of living.
A second round of the Long Term Benefits Support Payment will be paid in February, and follo…

Governor’s Commendation

Government House is pleased to announce that His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor has awarded a Governor’s Commendation to Mr Tony Howell for his long and dedicated service to popular music on the Isle of Man.
Tony, who is widely known on the island …

His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2023

Government House is pleased to announce that His Majesty The King has recognised four people in the Isle of Man in the 2023 New Year Honours List.
Mrs Susan Moore MBE
Mrs Sue Moore has just retired from an exceptional career in education, during which …

Planning Applications – 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 …

Overnight camping withdrawn at Ayres National Nature Reserve

Motorhomes and campervans will no longer be permitted to camp overnight at the Ayres National Nature Reserve (ANNR) as a permanent measure.
The ANNR forms part of a wider Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), established in 1996 and since extende…

Financial Sanctions: Haiti

This news release is issued to publicise the addition of 1 entry to the Haiti sanctions regime.
The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1281) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide fo…

Financial Sanctions: Russia

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 2 entries to 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) …