Office of Fair Trading Issue Guide to Help Budgeting Over Christmas
The Office of Fair Trading has issued a plea to the Manx Public to not get carried away with spending this Christmas.
The OFT said year on year they see more people coming to them in January for debt counselling.
To help people a list of 6 top tips has been produced which can be accessed on the OFT’s official website at www.gov.im/oft.
It’s hoped if people stick to the budgeting tips they wont face the usual grief come January.
Island part of union data breach investigation
The Island's information commissioner is taking part in an investigation into a huge data breach at a trade union.
Cracked pipe closes NSC pool
The main swimming pool at the National Sports Centre in Douglas has closed this morning.
Island updates arms export rules
The Island's updated its export controls to match the latest European and UK regulations.
Onchan Raceway to stay open with new lease
Onchan commissioners say Onchan's raceway will remain in operation after the company agreed to sign a new lease.
Jobcentre can't stop ads being doubled up
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says there's no way of ensuring job ads in the Island's Jobcentre aren't doubling up.
Deposits are biggest barrier to getting on property ladder
Manx residents have told a survey about barriers to first-time buyers getting on the property ladder the biggest difficulties are financial.
Vegan beauty salon up for sale
The owners of the Island's first vegan beauty salon say they're selling up.
Committee says more housing needed for young people
A Tynwald committee says the government needs to provide more housing for young people who can't find private rental accommodation.
