Living wage 'must be updated every year'

MHK wants latest data to be published

An MHK says it's important the Isle of Man updates the living wage on an annual basis.

Douglas Central member Chris Thomas will ask Tynwald to back a motion calling for the government to publish the 2020 living wage report, including the calculation of the living wage from February this year.

In May last year, the rate increased by £1.15 to £9.76.

Mr Thomas says it's vital this is reassessed every year: