The Education and Children Minister has described plans to change school meals in the UK as being made 'on a whim'.
Last week Nick Clegg revealed proposals to offer free meals to all children up to the age of seven.
However the Island's Department of Education and Children has ruled out following suit saying rolling that out here could cost £700,000 - the equivalent of 25 teaching posts.
Tim Crookall says the public shouldn't expect the Island to always follow UK policy:
Record number of seal pups recorded
A record number of seal pups have been recorded on the Calf of Man.
Proposed laws could mean free period products
Proposed new laws could mean giving women free period products in future.
Unemployment fell slightly last month
The government says unemployment fell slightly last month but was still higher than last year.
GP waiting times to be raised in House of Keys tomorrow
Questions about waiting times to see doctors will be raised in the House of Keys tomorrow.
Waves higher than predicted on crossing which damaged cars
The Steam Packet says waves were even higher than predicted during Sunday's rough crossing which left several cars damaged.
Spitfire flights to be launched from Ronaldsway
Fancy a ride in an iconic WW2 aircraft?
Does Crogga owe the government money?
Does the company behind an abandoned bid to drill for gas off the Island's coast owe the government money?
Thinking of standing for election?
Thinking of standing for election? If you win, you may soon be able to swear an oath of allegiance to King Charles rather than the late Queen - and do it in Manx.
