The adult minimum wage in the Isle of Man is set to go up to ?6 per hour.
That's a well-above-inflation rise of 7.1 % - and if agreed by Tynwald next week, the new rate will come into force from October.
The Island's minimum wage remains above the UK adult rate - which will rise to ?5.73.
DTI Minister David Cretney (pictured) it's the right thing to do - as higher food and fuel costs impact most on those on low incomes:
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