Tynwald gives formal approval to min wage rise

Tynwald's formally approved the new minimum wage rate.

This week's announcement follows on from last month's vote by MHKs to approve a lower, five percent rise. 

That was a reduction from the previously planned 9.9%, following a government u-turn. 

Now from Wednesday, April 1 the hourly rate will be £12.86. 

And the youth rate for school leavers below 18 years will also go up to £10.16 per hour.