Voluntary rate of £8.61 put forward
An MHK wants the government to set an early example by committing to pay its staff a living wage.
Tynwald yesterday (17 Oct) agreed to receive a report on proposals to introduce a non-mandatory rate of £8.61 an hour
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas will now establish an independent body to get the initiative off the ground.
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper says it shouldn't take long to lead the way on a living wage:
Crime on the Island continues to fall while serious incidents create 'exceptional demand'
Chief Constable Russ Foster's Annual Report published
As heatwave heads our way, how do we stay safe in the sun?
Island could reach 27 Celsius on Thursday
Castletown Commissioners celebrating 130 years of Poulsom Park
Event has been organised to commemorate anniversary
Cost of a passport set to increase this summer
Treasury says higher fees will mirror fees introduced in the UK earlier this year
Manx Telecom to fund groundwork for fibre customers
Company says it's removing 'practical barrier'