Government's savings programme hits £4.3 million

The government says it's spent £1.7 million to save almost £4.3 million this year.

Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper is due to lay the Isle of Man Government Efficiencies and Change Programme's annual report before Tynwald in July.

The document reveals the scheme's biggest savings have been in contracts and recruitment, which account for £2.3 million.

Meanwhile the Department of Home Affairs says it saved more than £1,100 using AI in the justice system and almost £1,400 in rates after it sold a property in Peel.