Bereavement payments may soon be extended to cohabiting partners with children.
If approved by Tynwald, payments could also go to people who were not married or in a civil partnership but who lived together and had dependent children.
Changes would be backdated to August 30 2018 and include expectant mothers.
It comes following recent changes to legislation in the UK.
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
An MHK will raise the issue of safety outside a primary school in the south of the Island next week.
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Two Steam Packet Company sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
As tourism business owner has suggested the Isle of Man hold a huge event to mark Sir Barry Gibb's 80th birthday this year.
Warning issued over icy roads
Ice and frost is causing havoc on the Island's roads this morning.
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night
The Island's Met Office has issued another weather warning for snow and sleet over the weekend.
Mountain Road unlikely to open before Monday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is unlikely to open this weekend.
Yellow warning for freezing temperatures tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions.
School bangers night called off
A charity says it's been forced to cancel a night of school singalongs because of poor ticket sales.
