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:
Peel ready for huge community sale later
Peel will host the Island's biggest jumble sale today.
Cruise ship makes first stop of week
A cruise ship is making the first of three visits to the Isle of Man in a week this morning.
Tin bath races mean bus diversions tomorrow
Bus Vannin's warning of some disruption in the south of the Island tomorrow as an iconic Manx sporting event gets underway.
MHK wants backing for changes to Tynwald members' pay
Do pay structures for Tynwald members need looking at again?
Storage firm announces closure
A storage business in Crosby says it's shutting its doors later this month.
Mountain Road shut for skate setup later
Part of the Mountain Road is due to close later as the Island prepares to host some of the world’s fastest skateboarders.
Bus diversions for tin bath day tomorrow
Bus Vannin's warning of some disruption in the south of the Island tomorrow as an iconic Manx sporting event gets underway.
MP criticises Island's fishing visa rules in Westminster
A Northern Irish MP says his constituency's fishing fleet is facing a major threat because of changes to Isle of Man visa rules.
