The government says it's to introduce a new tax on soft drinks from next year.
Treasury Minister Alf Cannan made the announcement as he delivered his budget speech to Tynwald this week.
He said the tax will take effect in April next year and follows similar plans by the UK.
Mr Cannan said it would help keep people healthy by taxing sugary drinks:
DOI reminds people to stay away from Storm Bram cleanup
The Department of Infrastructure is reminding people to stay out of closed roads as the clean-up after yesterday’s storm continues.
Ewe better watch out - storm rips into farm's Xmas experience
A farm in Jurby says it'll soon be business as usual for visitors - after Storm Bram gave it an unexpected open-air feature yesterday!
Noble's overcrowding means audiology drop-in suspended
Manx Care says safety concerns about overcrowding means some clinics have been suspended at Noble's Hospital.
Government wants permanent paving around TT VIP area
The Department for Enterprise says it wants to create a permanent path around the TT VIP hospitality area at the Grandstand, after letting previous plans lapse.
Delays to buses this morning
Bus Vannin says it's seeing a lot of delays because of traffic this morning, Wednesday, December 10.
Changes to 1st time buyers schemes planned
The Department of Infrastructure will make changes to schemes supporting first-time buyers after a public consultation ends.
Nobody will lose benefits after MiCards, says minister
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says nobody will miss out on benefits or pension payments as current MiCards approach the end of their lives.
Further weather warning in place for later today
A further weather warning is in place for coastal overtopping later today.
