The number of personnel employed in the Isle of Man public service grew by 410 people to a total of 7,935 people in the five years to August 2021, according to a new analysis of government records by the Manx TaxPayers’ Alliance. During the same period, the government’s estimation of the total number of people […]
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Want to increase flights to and from the Isle of Man? Make it cheaper
The Isle of Man Government could follow the United Kingdom and reduce taxes on aircraft passenger duty.
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High inflation in November puts more financial strain on Manx households
The latest inflation figures released today by the Isle of Man Government show the annual rate of inflation as measured by CPI for the twelve months to November 2021 has increased to be very high at 4.6%.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, TAXPAYERS: Third cost blowout of the year for Liverpool Ferry Terminal – December 2021 Update
Christmas is coming, and so is another Liverpool Landing Stage cost blowout.
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Call for investigation into party political intervention by Public Health Isle of Man
The Manx TaxPayers’ Alliance has written to the Isle of Man Government, asking for an investigation into possibly inappropriate party-political behaviour by Public Health Isle of Man. Immediately prior to the recent Ramsey Town Commissioners election, the Director of Public Health, Dr Henrietta Ewart, spoke publicly at a Greens Party conference in front of a […]
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Continuing high inflation increases financial pressure on Manx households
The latest inflation figures released this week by the Isle of Man Government show the annual rate of inflation as measured by CPI for the twelve months to October 2021 remains very high at 4.4%.
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Isle of Man Unemployment Rate Falls to 1.8%
The unemployment rate in the Isle of Man has fallen to 1.8% according to new data published by the Isle of Man Government. “It is good that few people on the Isle of Man are unable to find work, but it does mean that it is going to be hard to hire people to fill […]
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Douglas Borough Council – Members Declarations of Interest
On 23 September 2021, Douglas Borough Council provided the following list of declarations of interest by its councillors. Andrew Bentley Andrew Bentley Architect Ltd.; Heron & Brearley Ltd.; 8 Raven’s Wharf, South Quay, Douglas. Natalie Byron None provided. Ian Clague None provided. Steven Crellin Absolute Construction Ltd. Falk Horning 11 Woodville Terrace, Douglas; Curbsy Ltd. Stephen Pitts […]
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What’s the delay on NSC flumes now?
The Manx TaxPayers’ Alliance has obtained photographs of the construction area in the NSC swimming pool, which suggest further delays.
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Drink spiking in the Isle of Man over time
Responding to a freedom of information request likely from ManxRadio, the Isle of Man Constabulary has released data showing the number of ‘spiking’ reports that it has received. Notes The current financial year, 2021/22, only includes the six month period from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. To make the current half-year comparable to […]