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£9m to Support Businesses this Winter
The Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has announced a series of new and extended measures to support local businesses in light of continuing pressures around COVID-19. A grant will be offered to all businesses that have suffered a 25% downturn in the qualifying period, in the catering, hospitality, retail (non-essential), and […]
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Elective surgery to resume at Noble’s Hospital
A programme of elective surgery is to resume at Noble’s Hospital, following a temporary pause which began in the latter half of October due to staffing shortages. Over the last six weeks, urgent, emergency and trauma surgery has been maintained, alongside the delivery of cancer surgery, diagnostic procedures such as […]
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Manx Gas Latest
Manx Gas and the gov are close to reaching a deal that would see customers receiving their long-awaited rebates. An optimistic note was sounded by Manx Utilities chairman Rob Callister this week, saying a change in management at Manx Gas had seen positive talks, following a breakdown in negotiations over […]
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Defence deal with UK is worth it, says Ashford
The Treasury Minister has said that the Channel Islands pay less, but Manx agreement is better.