Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says Island residents over 75 will get free TV licences for another two years.
A 2020 scheme giving them free licences was due to run out in around a month's time - but will now be extended.
Dr Allinson says pensioners on income support aged over 75 already get free licences under a BBC scheme.
And he says the Treasury is to talk to the BBC as the organisation's Royal Charter is due to expire in 2027.
Free period products bill raises cost concerns for MHKs
Questions were raised in the House of Keys this morning about the proposed free period products bill.
Key road in Ramsey to re-open early this afternoon
A major road in Ramsey which has been shut for works will be reopening early this afternoon.
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Appeal launched after fly-tipper filmed dumping rubbish
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Prepare your pets for Bonfire Night, says Manx charity
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Manx Care bringing in mobile translation machine
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Steam Packet says it would get too many Freedom of Information requests
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Vintage TT trophies on sale for £5,000
Vintage TT trophies are being sold on Ebay for £5,000 each.
