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News around Isle of Man

Single-use plastic ban comes into effect on Isle of Man

A ban on some of the most commonly used single-use plastic (SUP) items including cutlery, plates and straws has come into force on the Isle of Man to protect the environment.

Most plastic is produced using oil and many of the resulting items are used …

Financial Sanctions: Iran (Nuclear)

This news release is issued to publicise the minor amendment of a number of entries under the Iran (Nuclear) Sanctions Regime.
The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/461) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Launde…

Rogue trader reports lead to OFT warning

People are urged not to use rogue traders who cold-call to tout for work at their property, after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) received a number of reports in recent weeks. 
The OFT reminds people that cold calling is illegal for traders in the Isl…

Chief Minister’s mid-term statement

Thank you for the opportunity to update Honourable Members on a number of key developments that have progressed since this Court last met. It has been a busy summer!
Last year Mr President, I committed to a number of reforms and actions to improve deli…

House of Commons’ Justice Committee visits Island

Three members of the House of Commons’ Justice Committee have visited the Isle of Man to learn more about the Island, its constitutional relationship with the UK Government and the significant contribution the Isle of Man makes to the UK’s economy.
Cha…

Chief Minister pays tribute to public servants who stepped up during period of change

The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has paid tribute the Island’s public servants who have ‘held fast’ during a period of significant change for the Island’s Public Service.
Addressing Members in Tynwald, the Chief Minister said:

‘We have had conside…

Manx Care’s Friends and Family Test Results Show Nearly 90% Overall Service Satisfaction Rating

Manx Care has released its Friends and Family Test Survey data for the second quarter (July to September 2023). A total of 3,654 surveys were completed, garnering an overall satisfaction score of 89%, with patients and service users deeming the care th…

Financial Sanctions: Libya

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 1 entry under the Libya Sanctions Regime.
The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1665) were made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) a…

Andy Ralphs appointed permanent Chief Executive of the Isle of Man Government

Andy Ralphs has been appointed by the Public Services Commission as Chief Executive Officer (Isle of Man Government) following an open and competitive recruitment process.
Mr Ralphs, who has more than 20 years of experience working in public services, …

Sanctions: FCDO issues e-alert on Court of Appeal judgement in Mints v NBT

The Treasury advises that on 16 October 2023 the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued an e-alert following the Court of Appeal’s judgement in the case of Mints & others v PJSC National Bank Trust & another. The statem…