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Isle of Man to mirror UK VAT changes

The UK Government today announced that a reduction in the rate of VAT applied to hospitality, accommodation and attractions will now be extended until 31 March 2021.
The reduction from 20% to 5% was originally planned to run for six months from 15 July…

Deadline upcoming to register for Summer Internship Programme 2020

Business Isle of Man, an Executive Agency of the Department for Enterprise, is encouraging individuals and businesses interested in the Summer Internship Programme to send in their application to take part or to host an intern ahead of the closing dat…

Opportunity to become a member of the Citizens’ Forum on Climate Change

The Isle of Man Government is seeking 12 people who are interested in sharing their views on climate change and becoming members of the Citizens’ Forum on Climate Change. It is a unique opportunity for Isle of Man residents, with views for or against c…

Food & Drink Festival smashes visitor record

More than 16,000 people visited the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival at the weekend, smashing the previous attendance record by nearly 6,000.
The two-day event was amongst the first to be held in the British Isles since the start of the global pande…

Isle of Man Financial Intelligence Unit joins International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre

The Isle of Man Financial Intelligence Unit is among eight law enforcement agencies from smaller financial centres to be granted Associate Membership of the International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre (IACCC).
The scheme was launched on July 30 a…

Claire Christian MHK to serve as political member to two Departments

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK has today (Wednesday 23 September) announced the appointment of Claire Christian MHK as political member to two Departments of the Isle of Man Government, as agreed by the Council of Ministers.
The newly-elected MHK for…

Chief Minister delivers independent report on education

An independent report into the effectiveness of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) management and its relationship with schools has been published.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK ordered a review of the structure and functioning …

Enhancements Made to Department for Enterprise’s Business Improvement Scheme

The Department for Enterprise has announced several changes to its Business Improvement Scheme (‘BIS’) in a bid to help Isle of Man businesses become more digitally enabled.
Supported by the Isle of Man Government’s £100m Economic Recovery Fund, the up…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued in respect of the asset freezing measures relating to Libya. The EU has imposed sanctions on two individuals for human rights abuses and on three entities involved in violating the arms embargo.
Annex III to Council Regulati…

Price of a pint of milk to increase by five pence

The cost of a pint of Manx milk will go up for the first time in eight years next month.
From 1 October, the cost of a pint will rise by five pence to 65 pence and two pints from £1.20 to £1.30; a litre of milk will go up by five pence to £1.05.
It is …