The number of people claiming incapacity benefit has fallen by almost ten per cent in just three years, according to government figures.
A freedom of information request to the Treasury asked for the number of claimants from September 2014.
In its response the government said 2,486 people were given the benefit in 2014.
However, in September - the last month figures are available for - that number had fallen to just 2,229.
Hotels and restaurants show massive inflationary price increase
Hospitality has seen a huge inflationary rise over the past year, according to new government figures.
Cav back in action this weekend
Mark Cavendish is gearing up for a return to racing after battling illness.
Parents get new childcare credit scheme
Tynwald has voted to replace the pre-school credit system after 12 years.
Cruise ship due in Douglas tomorrow
The Island is getting a visit from a cruise ship tomorrow.
Former music impresario given restraint order
A businessman behind a failed property project has been told he can't sue without permission from a court for two years.
Ben my Chree due in drydock this summer
The Ben my Chree will spend up to two weeks in drydock in July as she undergoes routine maintenance.
Bus driver called police over drunk fisherman
A drunk fisherman who couldn't stand or walk was arrested after refusing to get off a bus.
Fire at animal waste plant
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the Animal Waste Plant this morning.
