A three month consultation period begins on Monday over proposals to overhaul the Island’s public sector pensions scheme.
With the cost of public service pensions rising by £38 million per year – around ten per cent – it’s clear something has to be done.
But while the union Prospect acknowledges that, it’s suggesting the proposed guidelines could amount to individuals paying more but getting less.
Chief Minister Tony Brown says that’s unfair (audio file attached):
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Police provide update after incident closed roads in the area
Contractors to start installing 20mph signs in Douglas and Onchan
Infrastructure Minister confirms work will start next week
Accessible bus stops rolled out across Bus Vannin network
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£1 million National AI Office launched to coordinate artificial intelligence policy and adoption
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