Local businesses voice frustrations at minimum wage increase

But treasury minister says decision won't be reversed

Companies will not be able to survive and government isn't listening to their concerns.

Those were some of the frustrations shared at a meeting last night organised by the Local Economy Forum to discuss the impending minimum wage increase.

From April, the rate will rise from £12.25 to £13.46, something some fear could put a number of local traders out of business.

These individuals voiced their concerns during the event:

However, the Treasury Minister insists government won't be going back on a Tynwald decision to increase minimum wage

Alex Allinson, who was among those in attendance at the meeting, said the minimum wage level set in Tynwald was final: