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IOM benefits system doesn't disincentivise working, insists treasury minister

Thursday, 27 November 2025 14:19

Picture credit: Isle of Man Government

676 recipients are paid more allowance than is earned on a fulltime minimum wage

The treasury minister insists the Isle of Man's benefits system doesn't disincentivise working.

A recent written answer to a Tynwald question revealed 676 people are currently receiving allowances that total more than the minimum wage.

The answer works on the assumption that an adult working 37 hours a week would earn £400.01 in that time.

But Alex Allinson says many of those cases have very specific needs that they need help with:

 

 

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