Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says employers' national insurance rates will be frozen over the coming year.
In his first budget speech since becoming minister, he said the rates would be frozen - saving companies around £53 a week for each worker.
He told Tynwald that would allow businesses to plan with confidence.
Mr Thomas made the announcement during the court's February sitting earlier:
Sharp rise in capital's outstanding rates
Douglas Council says the amount of unpaid rates at the end of the financial year was more than twice the previous year's figure.
MP says Island should show common sense over immigration visas
The House of Commons has heard a call for the Isle of Man to show "common sense and flexibility" over visa rules.
Infrastructure minister admitted 95% rejected 20mph scheme
A meeting to review the all-Island 20mph scheme heard 95 per cent of people who'd contacted the new Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall opposed the idea.
Injured TT racer awaiting scan results in Liverpool
A newcomer who was seriously injured during a supersport race at this year's TT is awaiting scan results to see if he'll need spinal surgery.
New report shows government workforce rose again
The government says its total personnel increased by just under half a per cent in the first quarter of this year.
Total of 43 babies born last month
A total of 43 babies were born in May, according to the latest figures from the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit.
Only eight food hygiene staff to inspect 1,800 businesses
Food hygiene inspections are being contracted out because government has just eight qualified staff to inspect 1,800 Island businesses.
Council decides to start charging for Funeral streaming
Douglas Council says it's going to start charging bereaved families for streaming funerals at the Crematorium online in future.
