Regional secretary repeats call for vaccinations
A union says there's 'a real fear' among bus drivers that they'll catch Covid-19.
Unite has confirmed eight Bus Vannin workers have tested positive, and around half the workforce is currently self-isolating.
Regional secretary Debbie Halsall has repeated a call for drivers to be bumped up the vaccine priority list:
It's a request that's been dismissed by the Health Minister David Ashford:
Government plans to withdraw interest from reserve fund no longer required
Higher than expected income tax receipts mean it's not necessary
Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
It reviewed rent arrear levels and 'escalating' food costs when making the decision
New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year
CoMin 'recognises and is mindful' of minimum wage concerns
Chief minister discusses businesses' reaction to upcoming rise
