Chamber calls for urgent action to tackle 'difficult' economic position

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        July 28, 2026

Chamber calls for urgent action to tackle 'difficult' economic position

        Moghrey Mie — Tuesday, 28 July 2026Group holds talks with politicians and election candidates ahead of election Plus: Concerns Island may be targeted as UK tightens on im…
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Tuesday 28 July 2026
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Chamber calls for urgent action to tackle 'difficult' economic position
• Group holds talks with politicians and election candidates ahead of election.
• The Chamber of Commerce is calling on the next administration to tackle the "difficult place" the Manx economy is in.
• The group, which represents a number of sectors from the Island’s business community, has been holding talks with politicians and election candidates this week.
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Today on the island
Overcast, 18°C (64°F), wind 11 mph
Douglas
18°C
Overcast · High 19° · Low 17°
Wind
11mph
Moderate
High Tide
11:55
5.74m · Douglas
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Kp 2
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Around the Island · 11 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's all the news from our island from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
3FM · Politics · 06:36
Concerns Island may be targeted as UK tightens on immigration
• Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Island might be targeted as the UK strengthens its immigration rules.
• He was responding to a Tynwald question for written reply from Rushen MHK Juan Watterson, who asked about how the Island’s new border agency would work.
• Mr Cannan says people looking to exploit weaknesses in border and immigration controls might look to jurisdictions which they see as more vulnerable.
IoM Today · Business · 07:00
Chief Minister says government engaging with major remote employment providers after Gibraltar comparison
• We’ll be looking to the next census to really get a full, accurate picture of who’s doing what and who’s residing on our island.
• The linked report gives the source-specific context for "Chief Minister says government engaging with major remote employment providers after Gibraltar comparison".
Manx Radio · Business · 16:59
New catering operator sought for northern hospitality business
• Issues with former operator's 'legal right to work' leads to change.
• A hospitality business in the north of the Island says it’s trying to find a new catering partner.
• Babbage’s Bistro - at the Mountain View Innovation Centre - has been closed, temporarily, over the summer.
3FM · Politics · 06:45
Southern commissioner announces for Rushen
• A Port Erin commissioner has announced he'll stand for Rushen in the general election.
• Gary Chambers will be running as a candidate for Lib Vannin.
• He says he wants to see government-backed mortgages, more local produce in supermarkets, and the meat plant to be fit for purpose.
Manx Radio · Island News · 17:30
DoI working on Island wide review of disc parking
• Consultation will follow.
• The Department of Infrastructure is continuing work on an Island-wide review of parking provision.
• Minister Tim Crookall gave an update at the July sitting of Tynwald - the last of the current administration.
3FM · Island News · 17:50
Where should the Island's next Subway be?
• A popular sandwich chain is asking where you'd like to see its next branch.
• Spar Isle of Man took to Facebook at the weekend to pose the question.
• Subway currently has two Island outlets - one in Brookfield Avenue in Ramsey and the recently-opened Douglas store in Regent Street.
3FM · Politics · 16:15
Cabinet Office has three off-Island workers
• The Cabinet Office says it can't give figures for how many government workers are based off the Island, but says it currently has three such employees.
• A Freedom of Information request asked for the numbers as well as which countries workers are based in.
• In its response, the organisation said it could only provide its own figures - it has two people in the UK and one more in Belgium.
IoM Today · Island News · 01:48
Commonwealth Games 2026: Top-10 finish for Regan Corrin in high jump final
• I left everything out on the track - the tank is completely empty right now.’.
• I’m happy. I left everything out on the track - the tank is completely empty right now.’
IoM Today · Island News · 19:00
You’ve earned every second of this moment: Mum’s emotional tribute after historic CrossFit Games victory
• The 27-year-old Manx competitor made history, and her family back home couldn’t be more proud.
• For pet owners, the useful follow-up is the welfare advice behind the headline and whether the MSPCA recommends any change at home.
IoM Today · Island News · 18:10
Ten fantastic photographs as islanders have a blast at the Southern Agricultural Show 2026
• ...it was just an excellent show.
• The Southern District Agricultural Show has been hailed a success, with organisers praising exhibitors, visitors and new attractions after another busy weekend at Orrisdale Farm.
• Despite some rain during the two days, Southern District Agricultural Show secretary Zoe Hampton said the weather did not stop people from coming along and enjoying the annual celebration of Manx farming and rural life.
IoM Today · Island News · 17:09
Two of the Isle of Man's most unusual properties hit the market
• One carries an £8 million price tag, and the other features an award-winning private woodland.
• The follow-up is which groups receive support, when the money is spent, and what residents can actually use or attend.
Island Utility · Practical note
Today's practical note
Weather check: Overcast; 18°C this morning; high 19°C / low 17°C; winds around 11 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.
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Douglas tide times for today, shown local to the Isle of Man.
06:01
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1.46m
11:55
▲ High
5.74m
17:58
▼ Low
1.82m
23:58
▲ High
6.51m
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Tynwald · Sitting watch
Tynwald in plain English
Next up:Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026. Every extracted agenda item, proceedings point, official update and sitting date is listed below by source segment.
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Tue, 7 Jul 2026 · Legislative Council · official source
Legislative Council proceedings — Tue, 7 Jul 2026
The official record is published, but no item-level decision summary was extracted. Open the proceedings for motions, votes and adjournments.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 · Legislative Council · official source
Legislative Council proceedings — Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Members asked seven oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 · House of Keys · official source
House of Keys proceedings — Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Who was there: The Speaker and 23 other Members in the Chamber.
Members asked eight oral questions and ministers answered them in the chamber.
Members asked oral questions 9 to 11, and ministers answered them in the chamber.
Next sitting: the House rose at 11.32am and adjourned to Tuesday 30th June 2026.
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Latest news · official updates · official source
Latest official Tynwald news
Wed, 22 Jul 2026: Official update: Junior Tynwald ‘brilliant experience’.
Tue, 7 Jul 2026: Official update: The King to make first visit to the Isle of Man as Lord of Mann.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026: Official update: Your Guide to the Tynwald Weekend.
Thu, 4 Jun 2026: Official update: Applications Open for Parliamentary Internship 2026-27.
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Sitting calendar · upcoming dates · official source
Upcoming sitting dates
Tue, 20 Oct 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Tue, 3 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 3 Nov 2026
Tue, 10 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Tue, 17 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Tue, 24 Nov 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 24 Nov 2026
Tue, 1 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 1 Dec 2026
Tue, 8 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 8 Dec 2026
Tue, 15 Dec 2026: Tynwald sitting — Tue, 15 Dec 2026
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