Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the government is fully committed to a 9.9 per cent rise in the Island's minimum wage.
This week in the House of Keys he faced a question about the increase from Onchan MHK Julie Edge.
Mr Cannan said the rise will come in next April, as the government considers ways to improve the economic outlook.
And he added there would be help for the Island's businesses:
Northern bus services to be raised in Keys
Bus services in the north will be on the mind of an MHK this week.
Ben out of service for maintenance work this week
The Steam Packet says the Ben My Chree will be out of service tomorrow.
Richmond Hill closed again tonight for work
Part of the New Castletown Road will close again tonight as work continues on it.
October warmer and sunnier than usual, says Met Office
A single storm in October accounted for more than a fifth of the month's total rainfall.
MHK queries cost of Liverpool awards trip
Questions about the cost of attending a business award night on Merseyside will be raised this week.
DOI says it has 20 empty public sector homes
The Department of Infrastructure says it has just 20 empty homes for public housing tenants.
Marquee plan submitted by Milntown Estate
A landmark house in Ramsey could be getting a marquee for summer, if planners give the green light.
Fire crews called to free driver from crashed car
Firefighters spent around 45 minutes helping cut a driver free from their car this morning.
