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News around Isle of Man

European Union Sanctions – Somalia

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against Somalia.
On 15 November 2019, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution (UNSCR) 2498 (2019). That Resolution reaffirms a general and complete arms embargo …

Budget 2020 at a glance

An increase to the personal income tax allowance of £250 to £14,250 will lift 465 people out of the tax net and reduce income tax by up to £50 for individuals and £100 for jointly assessed couples. 

A 10% (£13) a week rise in the Earnings Threshold …

Capital programme to provide platform for growth

A capital programme set at £159 million will focus spending on a range of schemes aimed at delivering a lasting legacy for the people of the Isle of Man. 
More than £540 million is scheduled to be invested over the next five years, demonstrating confi…

Budget provides focus on a sustainable future

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK today unveiled a Budget of Focus to enable the Isle of Man Government to meet its fiscal plan, grow the economy, deliver essential capital projects, support hard-working families and improve the lives of vulnerable m…

Spending equates to £13,220 per person

Total Government gross spending projected for 2020-21 equates to around £13,220 per head for every man, woman and child of the Island’s population*.
This per person figure includes:

£3,936 for Social Security payments such as the State Pension, Income…

FERSA calculations finalised with HM Treasury

Calculations regarding the Final Expenditure Revenue Sharing Arrangement (FERSA) with the United Kingdom Government have been finalised, Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK informed Tynwald this morning while announcing the Budget for the forthcoming y…

Financial Sanctions: Syria

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Syria.
Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 36/2012 has been amended with effect from 17 February 2020, follo…

New headteacher for Foxdale Primary School

Anna Griffiths has been appointed as the new headteacher for Foxdale Primary School.
Miss Griffiths has worked in teaching since 2001, including most recently, seven years as Onchan Primary School’s deputy headteacher.
She will take over from Ann Jesso…

Wellbeing Centre’s opening heralds new era for healthcare

A major step towards integration of the Island’s health and social care services will be taken this month, with the official opening of the Western Wellbeing Centre in Peel. 
The centre provides a single point of contact for all health and care servic…

World famous Hallé orchestra to return with Sheku Kanneh-Mason

The world famous Hallé orchestra will perform on the Isle of Man in June, alongside one of the brightest young stars in classical music, as part of a weekend of entertainment hosted by the Isle of Man Arts Council.Having played two sell-out Island con…