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News around Isle of Man

Changes to Island’s border restrictions to reflect UK travel requirements

Changes to the Island’s border restrictions have come into effect to reflect simplified rules for international arrivals into England, announced last month by the UK Government.
The current red, amber, green traffic light system has been replaced with …

Survey to inform future of social security payments

A survey has been launched today (Monday 4 October) which aims to understand why some people choose to collect their benefits and pension in cash using the MiCard system, rather than have them paid directly into a bank account or on to a pre-paid card…

Marine Drive: Biodiverse coastal habitat designated ASSI

Photo by Peter Christian
A stretch of the Island’s east coast has been designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) to protect important habitats and their birdlife. 
Numerous species including peregrine falcons, raven, chough and fulma…

Key stage of COVID-19 vaccination booster rollout set to begin

The rollout of booster jabs to older adults and some of the most vulnerable members of the community is due to start next week, boosting immunity to COVID-19 for tens of thousands of people this coming winter.  
The operation will be on a similar scale…

Green Living Grant Scheme Open for Applications

The Green Living Grant Scheme opened for applications today (Friday 1 October 2021) following Tynwald approval in July 2021.
The Scheme has been created to assist Island residents with the reduction of carbon emissions and household energy bills, and p…

£9m project delivers firm footing for Isle of Man Airport

A £9 million project to strengthen and resurface large areas of the taxiway, aircraft parking stands and cross runway at Isle of Man Airport has been completed on time and within budget. 
More than 45,000 hours were worked during the project which too…

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 …

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued to publicise the delisting of 5 names from the Syria sanctions regime.
On 30 September 2021 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated the UK Sanctions List. This list provides details of those designated under…

Financial Sanctions: Russia General Licence

General licence – IOM/2021/RUS001
The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations.
On 30 September 2021, the Treasury issued General Licence IOM/2021/RUS001 under regulation 6…

Appointment-only vaccination clinics for 12 – 15 year olds

Island-wide vaccination clinics are being held next weekend for young people aged 12-15 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The clinics will be open for this age group to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on:

Saturday 9 October, 9:30am – 12pm – Chester…