Boosting the amount of money spent on benefits has been labelled ‘extraordinary’ by MHK Bill Henderson.
Yesterday, the Budget for this year was presented to Tynwald by the Treasury Minister Eddie Teare.
He revealed that gross spending on benefits was rising by six million pounds – a rise of 2.5 per cent.
The overall budget for the Department of Health and Social Care stands at £184.4 million.
However, Mr Henderson says the message is confused:
Have you seen this car?
Police are appealing to the public to look out for a car which is the subject of an investigation.
2,542 calls to 999 last month
The emergency services responded to more than 2,400 callouts last month.
Community service for man who stole from brother
A man who stole thousands of pounds worth of items from his brother has been ordered to do community service.
Council to spend £40k on prom lights
Douglas Council will dip into reserves to pay for decorative lighting on the promenade sea wall.
Mountain Road due to reopen tonight
The Mountain Road remains closed today as roadworks continue.
MHKs to discuss Braddan Roundhouse
The House of Keys sits this morning, with plenty on the agenda for MHKs.
Government roadshow moves to Peel
The second Listening To You government roadshow event will be held this evening.
Woman accused of money laundering
A Liverpool woman has been remanded in custody after being arrested on suspicion of helping a drug gang.
