A freeze on salary budgets has saved the Manx government around £50 million during this financial year.
The figure was confirmed by Chief Minister Allan Bell, who’s revealed total spending on salaries currently stands at £311 million.
That would have been a lot more, he says, but for cost-saving measures.
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Steam Packet Company working to 'restore Manannan to full operational speed'
Manannan is operating on three engines, leading to delays
Delays expected on A1 as road repairs continue at Crosby Rise
Higher temperatures prompt delays to resurfacing work
Treasury rejects medical society’s criticism of proposed NHS levy
Alex Allinson thinks IOMMS has the 'wrong end of the stick', as consultation continues on funding future health care provision
Delays to Manannan sailings between Douglas and Liverpool
Trips delayed by up to an hour
