The government’s controversial “toilet tax” comes into force today, as the water authority and Manx Electricity Authority begin to merge.
Despite widespread protest and a 6,000 name petition against the ?50 flat fee, Tynwald voted 24 to nine to introduce it from today.
There’s a five per cent discount for prompt payment, meaning you’ll save ?2.50 if it’s paid by the end of June.
Peel Commissioner Ian Davison was one of those who led the opposition to the charge:Clip 1
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