Isle of Man News from Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
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Total out of work rises again in January
Unemployment up by 48 compared to same time last year
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Steam Packet 'couldn't ignore' rising number of incidents involving groups of children
Revised policies have been created alongside DESC
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Manx Care accuses MHK of making 'sweeping and factually incorrect' statements in Tynwald
Follows Julie Edge's 'code red' claim
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Budget was attempt to 'buy in votes' ahead of General Election says MHK
John Wannenburgh questions continued use of reserves
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Politicians should prepare to make tough decisions on triple-lock says chief minister
Changes to pensions guarantee parked until a full debate can be had
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Changes to schedule for developmental reviews of children
Health visitors will no longer see youngsters between 7 and 9 months
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Work permit applications rising and health a key driver of inward migration
Cabinet Office delivers statement on aims to grow Island's workforce
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Code red at Noble's 'was not related to staffing levels' says Manx Care
Health body responded to 'isolated security incident' over weekend
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SPC relaxes adult-to-child ratio on its vessels
It follows widespread criticism of its original policy
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Government drops 15 bills from legislative programme
Includes Housing and Communities Bill, Coastal Footpath Bill, Mental Health Bill and Hate Crime Bill
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Health Minister: No more health cuts, but 'change in the way services are provided'
Tynwald is due to have a general debate next month on Manx Care's operating plan and mandate
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Cannan: 'Budget will make a difference to people on IoM'
Higher rate of Income Tax being reduced by 1%
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MHK claims staffing pressures left hospital near 'code red' situation
Julie Edge concerned about pressure on frontline services
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Sitting MLC hoping to regain seat in upcoming Legislative Council election
Mercer says important to remember policy originates in HoK
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Search starts for the perfect Manx Menu
Public urged to vote for favourite locally produced dish or drink