Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says struggling families may be able to ease financial worries with benefits.
In the House of Keys this week, he faced questions from Arbory, Malew and Castletown MHK Jason Moorhouse.
He wanted to know what help is available to people on minimum wage who work long hours and so don't necessarily qualify for help.
Dr Allinson said they should contact benefits staff for advice:
New bus director will earn more than £77k
The Department of Infrastructure is advertising for a new director of buses - with a salary of up to almost £100,000.
Your chance to shine on the big screen!
An Island casting agency is looking for extras to take part in a film next month.
King approves child vape ban from next week
Under-18s will be banned from buying vapes from Monday.
Airport culled hundreds of birds and animals
Ronaldsway Airport says it's killed almost 650 birds and more than 180 rabbits and hares since 2019.
Temporary speed limits on Mountain during TT
The Department of Infrastructure is asking people to respect temporary speed limits on the Mountain Road during TT.
Millions for construction, but not for hospitality says chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the cost of giving the hospitality industry special treatment would have to be met by the Island's taxpayers.
Commuter trains coming back for TT!
Commuter trains will be returning for TT.
Manxman wins best roro ferry award
The Steam Packet's newest ferry has won a global design and innovation award.
