The government says people with mobility problems may soon have to pay extra when leasing scooters.
From Wednesday, July 1 a rule change for those on Disability Living Allowance will mean they'll lose VAT relief on vehicle hire.
Their top-up payments will be subject to the standard 20 per cent VAT rate - although it won't affect vehicles designed or adapted for wheelchair or stretcher users.
The government says the changes are being made in line with the UK under a 1973 agreement.
Total of 49 babies born last month
The Island welcomed 49 newborns last month.
Garage cuts the price of diesel
A filling station chain says it's dropped the price of diesel today - although it admits prices are still high than it would like.
Airport warns of weather-related disruption today
Ronaldsway Airport is warning weather may affect flights to and from the Island today.
Gardeners are responsible for their invasive species, says minister
The environment minister says it's the responsibility of gardeners to make sure the invasive plant species they buy don't spread into the wild.
Island's Next to close shop this summer
The Island's branch of Next is set to close this summer.
Chamber warns of worst economic decline in a generation
The Isle of Man's Chamber of Commerce says around 1,000 jobs have been lost from key sectors in two years, representing the worst economic decline in a generation.
'Surprise yourself' says first Islander to finish London Marathon in wheelchair
A veteran who's become the first person from the Island to finish the London Marathon in a wheelchair is encouraging people to challenge themselves.
Inmates fix teenager's memorial bench
Prisoners in Jurby have repaired a memorial bench that left a family devastated after it was damaged.
