Are people claiming income support falling further behind society as inflation rises?
In the House of Keys this week, Treasury Minister Alex Allinson faced questions about next year's benefits increases from Onchan MHK Julie Edge.
She pointed out inflation stood at 3.9 per cent when benefits rises were due to be considered - but said those on minimum wage stood to get a 9.9 per cent raise.
Dr Allinson said details of benefits increases would be revealed in his budget in February:
Inflation level in November, says government
The latest government data shows inflation remained steady at 2.8 per cent last month.
Port St Mary road closure extended
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to extend a road closure in the centre of Port St Mary.
Two Manxman sailings rescheduled tonight
The Steam Packet company says it's rescheduled two of its sailings over night for operational reasons.
Police issue reminder over firearm certificates
Police are reminding people with firearms certificates they'll need to renew them soon.
No housing plans approved on agricultural land, says minister
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Clare Barber says no housing estates have been given planning permission in agricultural-zoned land in the past 15 years.
Your chance to work for Island's first cannabis club
The Island's first cannabis social club says there's still time to work for it.
UK announces Irish Sea herring fishery deal
The UK says it's done a deal with Europe over the Irish Sea herring fishery for the next year.
MHKs to discuss threat of bus strike
The threat of a bus strike will be discussed by MHKs next week.
