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Government proposing a 5 percent minimum wage rise

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 10:25

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Chief minister provides an update in urgent statement in Tynwald

The chief minister has confirmed government is now proposing a 5 percent increase to the Island's minimum wage in April.

Tynwald previously approved a 9.9 percent rise, resulting in concern from the business community.

Alfred Cannan sacked Treasury Minister Alex Allinson yesterday, with new Treasury Minister Chris Thomas confirming a slower approach to minimum wage was his priority.

In an urgent statement in Tynwald this morning, Mr Cannan reiterated that personal allowance changes are also on the way:

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