Public sector rents on the Island will rise from April next year.
They will increase by 2.1 per cent, equating to a weekly rise between £1.22 and £2.06 depending on property size.
Infrastructure Minister, Ray Harmer, says his department has considered the impact of this 'very deeply', and hopes it 'strikes the correct balance as it reflects the view of most of the local authorities'.
The changes come following a DOI consultation with all 16 local housing authorities.
Almost 200 calls made to mental health charity's crisis line
An Island mental health charity says 198 calls were received over the last six months to its crisis line.
Exhibition featuring local artist's work on display from this weekend
An art exhibition featuring a local artist will open this weekend.
School suspensions being looked into, says MHK
More youngsters are being suspended from school, and the Education Department is looking into it.
Manxman to be swapped with Ben-my-Chree on Thursday
The Steam Packet Company says there's a slight change to its schedules this week.
Teeth survey for children aged five launched
Public Health has launched a survey to find out about five-year-old children's teeth.
Treasury Minister says VAT cuts for hospitality means cuts or tax increase elsewhere
The Island's Treasury Minister says a VAT cut for hospitality businesses would mean service cuts or more taxes elsewhere.
Commissioner ‘refutes’ allegations of misrepresenting Roundhouse access issues
Braddan Commissioners says it ‘refutes’ any allegations that it’s acting in ‘bad faith’ or ‘peddling misrepresentations’ about access to The Roundhouse.
Spring Valley playing field facilities need work, say MHKs
Two Douglas MHKs are calling for condemned changing rooms at the Spring Valley playing fields to be refurbished.
