Inflation on the Island saw a sharp rise last month, with a jump of 0.6 per cent.
New government figures from the Economic Affairs Division shows the Manx Consumer Price Index leapt from 1.3 per cent to 1.9 per cent in April.
Transport costs rose by more than 23 per cent, while internet subscriptions went up by 11.4 per cent - there was also a 9.3 per cent hike in wine and spirits prices.
There was better news for tea drinkers, as the price of a cuppa dropped by 13.8 per cent.
Financial Intelligence Unit releases guide on spotting modern slavery
The Island's Financial Intelligence Unit has published a new document outlining red flags businesses should watch out for when it comes to human trafficking and modern slavery.
Total of 70 ships and companies sanctioned over Ukraine war
The Isle of Man has added 70 companies and ships to its sanctions list because of their involvement in the Ukraine war.
New stamps celebrate Island supercar culture
A new collection of stamps is being released by the Post Office to celebrate supercar culture and the Island's motorsport heritage.
New survey to gauge how confident businesses are
A new government survey's been launched to measure business confidence on the Island.
Tynwald to consider scrapping some government agencies
Should government agencies in the Department for Enterprise be scrapped?
Bank deposits up by nearly £3 billion on last year
The Island's finance regulator says almost £3 billion more has been placed in banks here than this time last year.
Island sanctions Israelis for Palestine human rights breaches
Two Israeli individuals and three companies have been added to the Island's sanctions list over their involvement in human rights breaches against Palestinians.
Last chance to give government your views on high streets
There's still time to let a government body know what you think about the Island's town and city centres.
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