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3.7 per cent of Isle of Wight residents aged 16-64 are having to claim out of work benefits or universal credit
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This reader, who has been a regular visitor for decades, urges Islanders to fight for 'levelling up' funding and get involved with schemes helping to improve high streets and seaside resorts
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The Isle of Wight walked away empty-handed during the latest round of 'levelling up' funding from the Government. Hear the Cabinet member's response
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife trust say for the third consecutive year, the government approves use of deadly, banned pesticide that could kill bees and river life
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HMRC is offering payment plans for those unable to pay the full amount of tax owing, but late filing could result in a fine
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Patients on the Isle of Wight have joined nurses in support of ongoing strike action by the Royal College of Nursing. Over 3,000 messages of support have been gathered by patient-led group Just Treatment as part of their “Patients on the Pickets” campaign
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Although RCN members within IW NHS Trust were just short of the legal threshold in the ballot to strike, nurses from other trusts that live and work on the Island are striking today
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Peter Shreeve says the "Government has known about staff shortages and its impact on workload for years", but that "it’s not too late for positive discussion"
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The World Economic Forum's annual meeting has been held in Davos for the last 50 years
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Isle of Wight council’s financial resilience threatened as it looks to balance budget using reserves
Isle of Wight council faces £22m funding gap and may increase council tax by five per cent, use £3m from reserves and services could face cuts and rationing to reduce the gap
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FSB warns government's decision to cut energy support for small firms could result in closing of many small businesses, stoking inflation and leaving small firms without support to mitigate increase in energy costs
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Cllr Karl Love says the data represents a landmark step forward for inclusion and equality
