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Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the government spent more than £5.2 million on expenses and mileage over the last five years. He faced a question for written answer from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about the figures since 2020. In his response, Mr Cannan said almost £2.4 million had been spent on travel, food and accommodation…

Treasury minister says no assessments of businesses or costs have been carried out since October   The treasury minister says there is little data available on how many employees earn the minimum wage on the Isle of Man.  Alex Allinson was asked to publish impact assessments on the expected effects of the 9.9 percent increase,…

Alex Allinson addresses reports of bribery and corruption from government workforce The Treasury Minister says it would be 'unreasonable' to say there are 'no bad apples' in government. It follows an increase in financial irregularities reported to the Audit Advisory Division by Government Departments, Boards, offices and arm’s length bodies since April 2021. Amongst them, there…

The annual canvass is now live for all Isle of Man households to update the electoral register.   Please confirm who is eligible to vote at your address   You can update your details online in minutes or return the paper form which will be delivered to your home. Please return forms by Thursday 19 March 2026.   If you’re 16+…

An MHK wants to know how much Isle of Man Meats pays its board members. Onchan member Julie Edge has tabled a question for written reply to Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber. She wants to know how much board members have been paid in the last three years through its payroll or invoices…

Julie Edge's motion seeks to split upcoming 9.9% increase An MHK is calling for the upcoming minimum wage increase to be brought in in two phases. Onchan member Julie Edge has put forward a motion for January's sitting of Tynwald that would split the rise. Her proposals include a five percent increase on 1 April…

An Onchan MHK is to quiz Treasury Minister Alex Allinson about the government's financial irregularities. Julie Edge has tabled a question for written reply to Dr Allinson, asking about financial irregularities reported to the Audit Advisory Division. She wants to know about each case since 2021, with how much money was involved and what happened…

The amount of money made by government for nursing care placements has risen by 30 per cent in the last five years. Health and Social Care Minister Claire Christian gave the figures in response to a question for written answer from Onchan MHK Julie Edge. In 2022, placements in nursing homes made £151,000 through providers'…

Chief minister discusses businesses' reaction to upcoming rise The chief minister says government does recognise and is mindful of the increased pressures the upcoming rise in minimum wage will place on some Manx businesses. The rate is due to increase from £12.25 to £13.46 in April next year. The rise has caused concern for some…

How much have government workers been paid for expenses, mileage, meals and redundancy since 2020? That's the question on the lips of Onchan MHK Julie Edge, who'll ask Chief Minister Alf Cannan about the amounts. She's tabled a question for written response, after asking about salary costs in departments. Her query also asks about relocation…

The Island's chief minister says he'll give more details about potential money-saving in government next April. In the House of Keys this week Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked him to list the schemes mentioned in a report saying government had found a possible £11 million in savings. In response, Mr Cannan said a new quarterly…

Justice and Home Affairs Minister gives assurance that border security has been strengthened The justice and home affairs minister says a targeted and increasingly intelligence led approach to security will help keep the Island safe when the number of sailings between here and Ireland increase. Jane Poole-Wilson was asked about border security at the Irish…