The Office of Fair Trading has stressed that its debt counselling service remains available to those facing financial difficulty.
According to a recent survey, a third of Manx families are feeling the negative affects of the pandemic on household income.
Head of the OFT John Peet says anecdotally there’s been a rise in the number of those enquiring about debt counselling.
For those wishing to access the OFT’s debt counselling service, the contact number is 686500.
Peel Commissioners to file objections against draft North & West Area Plan
Peel Commissioners says it will be filing objections to the Draft North and West Area Plan over concerns about the amount of housing proposed for the town.
Leave nesting seagulls alone!
Don't mess with seagull nests - unless you want to run the risk of prosecution.
Beach huts set to arrive in Peel
Peel's getting beach huts this summer.
Lifeboat crew swap engines for sails
Lifeboat crew in Douglas have been brushing up on their sailing skills.
Decision expected on food van for Laxey
Garff commissioners will decide on whether to allow a mobile food van to trade in Laxey this evening.
Struggling families should consider claiming benefits, says minister
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says struggling families may be able to ease financial worries with benefits.
Want to live in a wartime radar bunker?
A radar bunker that played a vital role in World War 2 could be turned into a home, if planners give permission.
Costa manager admits £17,000 theft
A former store manager at the Costa café in Ramsey has admitted stealing more than £17,000 from his employer.
