A freeze on salary budgets has saved the Manx government around £50 million during this financial year.
The figure was confirmed by Chief Minister Allan Bell, who’s revealed total spending on salaries currently stands at £311 million.
That would have been a lot more, he says, but for cost-saving measures.
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CAMHS waiting list has halved in 12 months
It follows a £4 million injection into the service last year
Meat plant operators say progress being made under new leadership
Business now on much firmer ground
Five motorists caught using their mobile phone on the same road
Warning from police as drivers issued points and fines
Vacant seat at Onchan Commissioners filled
No by-election as Andrew John Gibson stood uncontested