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The Wage Debate: Chamber of Commerce calls for action
Manx Newscast
Wednesday, 1 October 2025 - 13 minutes
The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce says a sharp rise in the minimum wage could put small firms under "unbearable" strain.
A 9.9 percent increase is set to be presented to Tynwald despite inflation being at just 3.3 percent.
A Chamber survey found nearly half of businesses fear a significant impact.
Chief Executive Rebecca George told Manx Radio's Christian Jones this could mean higher prices, fewer jobs, and stalled growth.