Unfilled jobs are costing the taxpayer £10 million a year.
So says the Chamber of Commerce, which is backing a suspension of the Island's work permit system.
According to Micky Swindale from the chamber, there are hundreds of vacancies on the island that workers simply aren't applying for.
She says if the work permit system was temporarily suspended, people could move to the island and contribute to government coffers:
School applies to keep TT campsite
A school in Douglas has applied for planning permission to keep hosting campers during TT and Manx Grand Prix.
Can you help find Peel hovercraft?
Do you know where to find a Manx-built hovercraft?
Less than 2% of council's housing is empty
Less than two percent of social housing in Douglas is lying empty, according to the city's Council.
New wholesale company to supply locally-produced meat
A new Island wholesaler says it will supply 100 per cent Manx-produced meat to restaurants, hotels, schools, and caterers.
A&E drugs cases halved in past year
The number of people ending up in Accident & Emergency because of drugs almost halved last year, according to Manx Care figures.
Changes to appointments at GP surgery
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Dominos confirms new Ramsey opening date
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Weather issues top of first 2026 Keys agenda
The House of Keys sits for the first time in 2026 this morning, with recent bad weather set to dominate questions.
