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£30 per week increase for MERA and salary support

Treasury Minister announces changes ahead of lockdown

Two support packages available to help those impacted by the upcoming lockdown are being increased.

The salary support scheme will go up from £280 per week to £310, while MERA is rising from £200 to £230.

Treasury Minister Alf Cannan made the announcement in the House of Keys this morning.

He hopes the changes will help protect those under financial pressure:

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