But treasury minister says decision won't be reversed
Companies will not be able to survive and government isn't listening to their concerns.
Those were some of the frustrations shared at a meeting last night organised by the Local Economy Forum to discuss the impending minimum wage increase.
From April, the rate will rise from £12.25 to £13.46, something some fear could put a number of local traders out of business.
These individuals voiced their concerns during the event:
However, the Treasury Minister insists government won't be going back on a Tynwald decision to increase minimum wage
Alex Allinson, who was among those in attendance at the meeting, said the minimum wage level set in Tynwald was final:
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