Treasury has no plans to change how long term cohabiting couples are assessed for income tax purposes.
That's the admission from the Minister Alf Cannan who says they won't be jointly assessed like married couples or those in civil partnerships.
In Tynwald this week he disputed claims that the current system is 'unfair':
Mr Cannan told the court the Isle of Man's system is better than many other places around the world:
Old Castletown Road to fully reopen this afternoon
Manx Utilities says the one way system at White Hoe will be removed this afternoon.
Want to sup? Bring back your cup!
A bar in the south of the Island is appealing for people to return its cups, as it counts down to opening a Port Erin cafe for the summer.
Southern farmers win concert awards
Young farmers in the south of the Island are celebrating - after winning this year's concert.
A&E bed waiting times on the rise
Patients in accident and emergency at Noble's Hospital are waiting almost 60 per cent longer for a bed on a ward.
Warning after used needles found twice in a week in Glen Vine
Residents in Glen Vine are being warned after syringes were found on a footpath twice in a week.
Firefighters called to battery fire
The fire and rescue service says it was called out to a flat fire caused by a rechargeable battery over the weekend.
Part of TT course in Ramsey to close for a month
Part of a busy road in Ramsey is to close for a month next week.
New bowling clubhouse in the south?
A bowling club in Port Erin could be demolished under new plans.
