MHK calls for minimum wage rise to be implemented in phases

Sunday, 28 December 2025 06:23

Julie Edge's motion seeks to split upcoming 9.9% increase

An MHK is calling for the upcoming minimum wage increase to be brought in in two phases.

Onchan member Julie Edge has put forward a motion for January's sitting of Tynwald that would split the rise.

Her proposals include a five percent increase on 1 April 2026, with a further 4.9 percent in November.

Tynwald previously approved a 9.9 percent increase from £12.25 to £13.46 to come in on 1 April, but the move has led to concern from the Island's business sector.

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