A higher than expected jump in inflation last month will impact the pockets of each average working person in the street.
That’s the message from the Treasury Minister, who is branding the rise as a disappointment - led by factors outside of government control.
Food saw the biggest jump of 8.5 per cent, sparked by a worldwide grain and wheat shortage that pushed up prices in 2013.
Eddie Teare says government is doing all it can to mitigate financial pressures that the public must face:
Onchan recount confirms September's general election result
A former MHK who asked a court for a recount in Onchan over claims of missing votes has come in third place again.
Fake TV licensing tops fraud email reports
The Island's cybersecurity office says it's had 331 scam emails reported to it in just eight weeks.
DOI doesn't keep track of total staff overtime
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have an overall figure for the amount of overtime its staff worked last year.
Anagh Coar flats fire under investigation
The Island's fire and rescue service is investigating after a fire at a block of flats in Douglas last night.
Airport looking for new £112k a year air traffic control head
The Department of Infrastructure says it's looking for a new head of air traffic control at Ronaldsway Airport.
Dog mess near play area and sports field sparks warning in Andreas
A local authority in the north of the Island say it'll use CCTV to catch pet owners breaking the rules.
Commissioners cry fowl over total clucking menace
Commissioners in Marown have cried fowl over people feeding birds in the parish.
Prayer meeting on world's largest floating book fair tonight
The world's largest floating book fair arrives in Douglas today - and will kick off her visit with a prayer meeting.
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