Inflation dropped slightly last month, according to the latest figures from the government.
The Cabinet Office says the consumer prices index stood at 7.4 per cent in December, down from 7.9 per cent in November.
Statistics show the largest rises over the past 12 months have been in fuels - with gas up almost 61 per cent, oil rising by just over 57 per cent and coal and solid fuels up more than 36 per cent.
Also sharply up over the year is the price of food, which rose by more than 13 per cent.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
Douglas-based Taxi firm stops operating
One of the Island's biggest taxi companies has stopped operating.
Questions raised over government tender for hygiene inspections
An MHK wants to know why the government is tendering for a private company to do food hygiene inspections.
Are too many buildings waiting to become protected?
Are there too many buildings on the list to become registered in the South?
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