There’s been more than a 90 per cent hike in income support over the last decade.
The Treasury says as a result the Island’s National Insurance system needs a rethink.
In the UK the benefit has gone down by 20 per cent in the same period.
Minister Eddie Teare says revising the benefit set-up is a priority:
Applications open for fee school meals
The government says applications for free school meals are now open.
MHK to ask about school suspension numbers
School suspensions will be on the agenda for Tynwald members next week.
Mountain Road closed after 'serious' crash
Police say the Mountain road could be shut until at least 7pm after a serious crash.
Manx stamps crashed on moon because of instrument problems, says company
Problems with precision instruments and recognising craters led to a lunar lander carrying digitised Manx stamps crashing on the moon, according to the company behind the mission.
Film version of Sam Barks stage musical Frozen out next month
The latest movie to star Manx actress Samantha Barks will be out next month.
Would the UK save us during a digital war?
Can the Island fend off hackers by itself during a major cyber-attack?
First - and most-devoted - German fans arriving for TT!
One of the Island's best-known unofficial TT campsites is back - with more than a week to go to before the festival begins!
Don't get caught out by pet travel rule changes!
The government is urging pet-owners travelling to Northern Ireland this summer to read up on new rules.
