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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pint of Manx milk to increase by 5p from July
A pint of milk on the Isle of Man will increase in price by 5p to 90p from 1 July, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has confirmed. Under the Milk Prices (Amendment) Order 2025, a litre will increase by 5p to £1.50, but a 1,750ml container's price will not change. Most milk produced on island is processed by the Isle of Man Creamery, which is a farmer-owned co-operative. The order confirmed the uplift was recommended to "secure the future of the Manx dairy industry, ensuring a continuing supply of fresh Manx milk" for the island's residents. Retail prices for milk on the Isle of Man are set by the Milk Marketing Committee, which is chaired by the environment minister and includes representatives from the Office of Fair Trading and the National Farmers' Union. The last increase was seen in January 2023, when a litre rose by 10p to £1.45 due to rising costs in the dairy industry. The order, which does not need to be voted on by MHKs, will go before Tynwald later this month. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Enterprise given responsibility for food and drink Manx milk price set to rise by 7% in January Milk prices rise again over production costs Rising cost pressures force rise in milk prices Price of pint of Manx milk to increase by 5p Isle of Man Creamery Isle of Man Government - Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Isle of Man's pregnant agency workers could get new rights
Pregnant agency workers on the Isle of Man who are not currently covered by health and safety legislation could see their rights improved. The government is consulting on plans to update regulations to cover new and expectant parents. The current legislation means that agency workers are not covered by the specific risk assessments that firms must do for women who are pregnant or have recently given consultation points out that "the UK version has included these agency workers for many years". 'Fair and just' The survey, run by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (Defa), states that the department "feels that it is fair and just to extend these regulations to provide equal levels of protection for all workers".It outlines seven principles to "minimise workplace risks", which include "combating risks at their source" and "adapting work to the individual". It also includes the development of prevention policies and consultation also includes proposals to allow construction site operators to conduct fire safety risk assessments on urged "all stakeholders to participate in this consultation process". Feedback would "play a crucial role in shaping the future of workplace health and safety", it added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
01-05-2025
- BBC News
Banned XL bully dog destroyed on safety grounds
An illegally imported XL bully-type dog has been destroyed on public safety grounds, the Isle of Man government has said.A ban came into force in 2023 after the UK government's decision to make ownership of the breed the animal's owner brought him to the island last year and was fined £300 at Douglas Courthouse in January after admitting possessing the prohibited breed.A government spokesman said: "This was a deeply regrettable outcome and the decision was not taken lightly." He said the ban had an "overarching aim of protecting public safety".The breed was added to the Schedule of the Wild Animals Act 1980 on 23 November 2023, making it an offence to import, possess, or have control of the have been several cases in the UK where XL bullies are known to have killed their owners, as well as children. 'A warning' Other breeds included in the ban are the pitbull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila government said the change in law "aimed to prevent the Isle of Man from becoming a sanctuary for banned breeds".It said it recognised "the heartbreak" of the case, but the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture determined that destroying the animal "was the only option that upheld the law and its intent"."This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of bringing prohibited dogs to the Isle of Man," the spokesman the ManxSPCA said it had "worked tirelessly to seek alternatives to this devastating outcome".The dog, called Charlie, went into the care of the animal sanctuary in Foxdale in November. The ManxSPCA said: "Regrettably the current legal framework provided no path that would allow Charlie to remain safely and lawfully on the island." Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
23-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans for new Isle of Man marine nature reserve revealed
Plans to establish a new marine nature reserve off the east coast of the Isle of Man in a bid to protect blue carbon habitats have been initiative aims to protect newly discovered eelgrass beds in Bulgham Bay near Laxey and saltmarsh habitat at Cornaa. Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (Defa) has asked for views on three proposed options for reserve site, with differing levels of impact on boats and the Manx Wildlife Act, the department has an obligation to protect eelgrass through creation of marine nature reserves and conservation zones. That enables further protections through restrictions on anchoring and certain fishing practices in the are currently six known eelgrass beds in Manx coastal waters located at Carrick Bay, Derbyhaven, Fort Island, Laxey Bay, Ramsey Bay and Bulgham Bay. 'Combat climate change' The Bulgham Bay eelgrass meadow is the only site that is not designated under an existing protective measures. Options being considered by Defa are establishing a marine nature reserve around that bed, or extending protection from Skeirrig Rock to Cornaa Headland to include a saltmarsh there. The final option would be to expand the reserve to Maughold Head, to cover additional marine habitats and grey seal haul-out have also been asked for on plans to update existing eelgrass conservation zones to reflect surveys showing their expansion beyond the current boundaries. Defa Minister Clare Barber said: "By safeguarding these ecosystems, we not only help combat climate change but also create an environment we can be proud of."The consultation is available online until 25 April. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
16-03-2025
- BBC News
Isle of Man road to close for tree felling and survey works
A major route connecting the south of the Isle of Man with the capital is set to close for tree felling and wind turbine transportation survey Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (Defa) will close the A5 New Castletown Road in Santon from Fairy Bridge to Blackboards Corner from 09:30 to 15:30 from Monday to Wednesday. A single lane closure with temporary traffic lights will then continue from 09:30 to 16:30 on Thursday and Utilities said its contractors Wardell Armstrong would use the opportunity of the tree felling closure to undertake assessments on transporting wind turbine blades from Douglas Port to the south of the island. It would include visual surveys in bat activity and woodland to understand the extent of pruning that may be required of trees, the authority project would see the installation of up to four turbines in Earystane Plantation, which would generate a quarter of the Island's annual electricity needs. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
