Toilet tax makes UK press

Thursday, 27 February 2014 00:00

Government’s controversial decision to bring in a new £50 sewerage charge has made the UK press.

The Independent newspaper has classed it in a list of ‘outrageous taxes’.

Last week Tynwald approved the Water and Sewerage Authority’s plans to charge people from April 1^st for having a toilet.

The newspaper describes it as ‘another bizarre government fundraising scheme to add to the history books’.

Despite over 6,000 signing a petition to stop its introduction – Chief Minister Allan Bell says people now have to accept the change:

More from Isle of Man News

Commissioners disappointed over end of police drop-ins

Commissioners in Onchan say they're sad to see the end of community police drop-in sessions for the village.
Manx Utilities minds its dam business

Manx Utilities says it's taking on a big project on a dam near South Barrule.
92 new homes for Peel approved

Peel will get a new housing estate of more than 90 homes after planners approved proposals from developer Dandara.
No data on government workers with emotional support animals

The government says while it discourages employees bringing pets to work, it doesn't have a policy on emotional support animals.
Get your Covid vaccination from this week

A spring coronavirus vaccination programme is due to start next week.
New look for Poulsom Park?

There's a chance to find out about a possible new look for a park in the south of the Island.
Dog attack on chickens sparks woman's ire

A woman in the west of the Island has hit out after a loose dog killed one of her birds.
Country stars announce Isle of Man gig

One of the UK's biggest country bands have announced they're playing the Isle of Man this summer.