Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says government won't pay a rise of more than five per cent to pensions dating back three years.
In the House of Keys this week he faced a question from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about the rise, which wasn't paid in 2022.
Mr Thomas said the Isle of Man followed UK guidelines on the triple-lock formula which guarantees a rise in pensions each year.
But he said the issue was an important one:
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Plans for floating solar panels at reservoir
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Northern local authority to freeze rates again
Bride Commissioners say they're freezing their rates again this year.
Holiday chalets would be demolished for sewage network
Manx Utilities says it wants to demolish three holiday chalets in Laxey's conservation area to make way for a sewage pumping station.
18th Century Manx book selling for nearly £3k
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First weekly Palestine vigil for new campaign group branch
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Advice issued over spread of chickenpox
The government's issued health advice, as chickenpox spreads around the Island.
Dolphin auction to raise funds for charity
If you've ever wanted your own dolphin, now's your chance - and you can help raise money for a good cause.
Immigration advocate to speak about policy at meeting
A meeting in Douglas next week will hear about the future of the Island's immigration policy from a specialist advocate.
