Proposed minimum wage increase met with mixed response

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 06:34

Some say it will cripple small businesses, while others don't think it goes far enough

When Tynwald resumes later this month, politicians will be deciding whether or not the Island's minimum wage should be increased.

At the start of this administration, government promised it would bring it in line with the living wage.

From April next year, it's planning to raise it from £12.25 to £13.46 an hour - which is 28p short of the current living wage.

However, some businesses have voiced their concerns about the changes, saying it could be the end of their company.

Rebecca George is the CEO of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce and has been speaking to Christian Jones:

For some, the move doesn't go far enough.

The Liberal Vannin political party has always campaigned for the minimum wage to be equal to the living wage.

And its chair, Paul Weatherall, told Amy Griffiths he wants government to honour its commitment:

Tynwald will return from its summer recess on Tuesday 21 October.

You can listen to Rebecca George's full interview below:

You can listen to Paul Weatherall's full interview below:

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