Minister hints at change of heart on planned Isle of Man minimum wage hike

‘Last Straw’ Wage Rise Leaves Door Open to Rethink

A potential rethink on the Isle of Man’s planned near-10% minimum wage increase was hinted at in the House of Keys this week, as the Treasury Minister acknowledged the depth of concern among businesses and declined to rule out a change of course. The island is currently due to raise the minimum wage to £13.46 an hour from April 2026, a 9.9% increase based on a policy of setting pay at 66% of median earnings. A debate on the issue has already bee…

Minister hints at change of heart on planned Isle of Man minimum wage hike

Allinson acknowledges concerns of local businesses