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News around Isle of Man

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 15 July 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 14 July) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 7,332 concluded tests a…

Value Added Tax: Reduced rate of 5%

Following on from announcements made by the Treasury on 8 and 9 July 2020, the temporary reduced rate of 5% for certain supplies made by the hospitality industry and admissions to shows and other attractions has now come into operation.
The necessary l…

Higher Education Fair to go ahead thanks to student help

An annual event to help sixth form students learn more about life after school will go ahead thanks to support from local students.
The Higher Education Fair, now in its 34th year, is normally attended by representatives from more than 70 universities …

Statement from Dr Alex Allinson MHK following a statement from the Joint Trade Unions

Dr Alex Allinson MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture has issued this statement following today’s (14 July) statement from the Joint Trade Unions. He said:

The Isle of Man Government has engaged in pay talks with representatives of all of th…

New protection for the Island’s waterways

The public is being consulted over the Isle of Man Government’s plans to improve water quality standards for the Island’s waterways.Water quality can be affected by many factors including agricultural run-off, domestic sewage and heavy metals from his…

No active cases of coronavirus – 4pm 14 July 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 13 July) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 7,261 concluded tests an…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise a correction issued by HM Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation in respect of 49 listings in the Libya regime.  These amendments bring the UK’s Consolidated List into line with Annex II and Ann…

No active cases of coronavirus

Since the last update (4pm Friday 10 July) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
This means the Isle of Man has no active cases and the total number of confirmed cases remains 336.
There have been 7,186 concluded tests, 2…

Deadline approaching for responses to private landlord register and minimum standards consultation

There is still time for people to submit their views on proposals aimed at bringing forward legislation making it mandatory for private landlords to register themselves and their property.
When enacted, the Bill will assist in ensuring that Island resi…

Return lane to be added to the Douglas Promenade one-way system to help businesses

Isle of Man Government is adding a return lane to Douglas Promenade that will help businesses on the south end of the Promenade by allowing northbound traffic to return south along the walkway.
Running from the access point used for walkway parking at …