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News around Isle of Man

Treasury Minister issues assurance to business community

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today issued assurance to the business community that a huge amount of work is taking place to establish support measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minister Cannan said:

‘We are working…

Advice on medicines to ensure safe supplies for all

Measures are being taken to prevent the stockpiling of medicines, both prescription drugs and products sold over-the-counter in retail outlets.
Members of the public should not ask their GP for additional orders of their prescription medicines as docto…

Cash Accounting Scheme

The scheme allows you to account for VAT (output tax) on your sales on the basis of payments you receive, rather than on tax invoices you issue. This is different from the normal rules that require you to account for VAT on your sales when you issue a …

Financial Sanctions: Ukraine(Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity)

This news release is issued in respect of measures taken against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 has been amended with effect from 14 March  2020 following the pub…

COVID-19 Advice for Businesses

The Department for Enterprise has created a dedicated team to manage increased communication regarding COVID-19 measures, including a dedicated phone line and new hub at Barclays Eagle Lab to enable local companies to discuss concerns and potential sup…

Coronavirus update 18 March

Things continue to move quickly as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is still wide reaching. It remains important that while things progress at pace residents act on the most up-to-date and relevant information.
Anyone arriving in the Isle of Man,…

Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Information for DOI Tenants

We know many of you will be concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Our priority is to do everything we can to keep all tenants and colleagues safe and to keep providing a good service for you.
If you or a member of your family are self…

Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Information for Tenants

We know many of you will be concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Our priority is to do everything we can to keep all tenants and colleagues safe and to keep providing a good service for you.
If you or a member of your family are self…

Treasury Minister: banks ready to help during coronavirus pandemic

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has acknowledged the role the financial sector is prepared to play during the coronavirus pandemic and praised the commitment shown by local banks to support individuals and businesses.
Minister Cannan said:

‘It is …

Coronavirus update 17 March

The situation continues to be fast and fluid and a number of announcements and information was released today as the Isle of Man Government seeks to protect the population and focus on the needs of the Island.
Strengthened legal powers to help protect …