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News around Isle of Man

Free TV licences for over 75s next year

Isle of Man Government is to meet the cost of TV licences for residents aged over 75 who don’t receive income support, until the end of 2021.
The move follows the decision by the BBC that from 1 January 2021 it will fund licences only for pensioners in…

Economic resilience noted in Moody’s credit rating report

The Isle of Man Government’s resilience to the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic is noted in the annual report on its financial standing from the international credit ratings agency Moody’s.
The report provides updated analysis of the Island…

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 …

Equality Act code of practice consultation launched

Views are being sought on a code of practice (COP) that will help Island residents and organisations to understand their rights and responsibilities under the Equality Act 2017.
The code uses real life scenarios to inform people accessing goods and ser…

Safety measures increased for King Scallop season

Safety and security measures are to be stepped up at harbours ahead of the King Scallop season which gets under way on 1 November.
Around 80 crews from the Isle of Man, Scotland and Northern Ireland are licensed to fish in Manx waters during the seven …

School pupils receive free access to Microsoft apps

School pupils and educators on the Isle of Man have been given free access to a range of computer applications and learning tools under a scheme run by the Education Service.
The Microsoft Office 365 package includes industry-standard programmes such a…

One new case of COVID-19 detected

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man.
The individual was identified via the key worker pathway and is self-isolating for 14 days following their journey to the Island from the UK. 
Contact tracing is currently underway.
The cur…

Personal income tax return deadline just a week away

There is now just over a week to go until the November 6 deadline for the submission of personal income tax returns. 
Submitting online is expected to be the preferred method for the majority of Isle of Man residents this year. 
The process is easy to…

Jobseekers – have you confirmed your ongoing entitlement?

People receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance and those who are registered for National Insurance Credits on account of unemployment are reminded to respond to a recent letter sent to them.
Letters were issued earlier this month and a further reminder will be…

Three new cases of COVID-19 detected

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. The individuals recently travelled to the Island together from a high risk area.
The individuals, were already self-isolating for 14 days following their journey to the Island. One case…