Members now able to absent themselves at start of sessions
Members of the House of Keys will now be able to absent themselves from the Chamber during the prayers that open the session.
The House has voted to accept five recommendations from a House committee, including that provision.
But Committee chair, Speaker Juan Watterson, says it will be a while before alternatives to Church of England prayers are used to open a meeting:
Complaints to Manx Care rise sharply, as oversight report urges cultural reform
New figures show a 70 percent increase in complaints, with both government and the health ombudsman calling for continued focus on staff values and patient engagement
Reducing hospitality VAT would 'directly affect' provision of frontline services
But treasury minister promises 2026/27 Budget will look at ways to relieve some of the pressure
Bishop important to the Island, admits Ramsey MHK
Lawrie Hooper, mover of Private Members Bill, reacts to developments with Bishop's vote
No conversations with UK over a reduction in VAT rates for hospitality businesses planned
Treasury minister says rates have already been agreed
