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Businesses want work permit suspension

The Island's business community are lobbying Tynwald to suspend the work permit system.

They argue it's unneccessary red tape, when traditionally 99.9% of all work permit applications are granted anyway.

A relaxing in the rules would help address the significant labour shortage affecting most sectors of the economy.

Chamber of Commerce CEO Rebecca George says the current set up is seriously stifling local businesses, with some applications taking upto nine months.

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