Contracts ultimately cost government income
A union boss says the issue of zero-hours contracts needs to be addressed in Eddie Teare's next budget.
The Treasury Minister will set-out his plans for the final budget of this administration a week on Tuesday (Feb 16).
Eric Holmes of Unite believes the private sector is sometimes reluctant to provide workers with more than 16 hours a week.
He thinks it's a loophole that is costing the government.
Trade union calls for independent panel to decide government whistleblowing cases
Unite the Union says government is 'marking its own homework' when deciding what meets the criteria
Town's budget 'stripped back' says Ramsey Commissioner
Juan McGuinness says the rates increase will provide 'base level' for local authority
Mountain Road closed due to heavy snow and wind
Closure to be reviewed later this morning
Special event puts focus on sport this World Cancer Day
Residents will be able to chat to the Island's cancer charities
