Seven companies in the Isle of Man are paying the price for failing to keep their National Insurance contributions up to date.
Magistrates imposed collective fines of nearly £2,500.
Simon Fulton Motors, Pooil Vaaish Limited, JG Kelly, Subco, Glen Helen Caterers, Island Facilities and J & T Limited also had to pay costs.
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