The government says it now plans to raise the minimum wage in April by five percent instead of 9.9 percent.
That means the rate would increase to £12.86, instead of the previously proposed £13.46.
Chief Minister Alf Cannan made the announcement during his urgent statement in Tynwald this morning, Tuesday, January 20.
He said it was about what local businesses could afford:
Bridge work closes part of Raad ny Foillan
The Department of Infrastructure says delays to work replacing old rail bridges means a popular footpath in the west of the Island will be shut until May.
FOI request reveals number of drivers caught using mobiles
Police say around one person a week is caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel.
Commissioners turn down stadium gym proposals
Onchan Commissioners say they're not interested in a proposal to open a gym in Onchan Pleasure Park's stadium.
Reused items from tip raise £31,000 for good causes
The Southern Civic Amenity Site says it will be giving £31,000 to good causes this year.
Angling club disbands after 75 years
An Island angling club says it's disbanding after more than 75 years.
Ned scores A* in Manx, Island's highest exam mark - and a year early!
A student at QEII High School in Peel is celebrating - after getting the highest grade in his Manx exam, which he took a year early!
DEFA won't reveal Silverdale rent cost
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it won't reveal how much a café in the south of the Island costs to rent - because it's commercially sensitive.
Weed spraying to get underway in Onchan
Onchan commissioners say they'll start weed spraying around the district soon.
