Gov't can't protect every household from inflationary pressure

Ashford set to deliver statement on rising cost of living

The treasury minister says no government in the world can protect every household from every inflationary pressure.

David Ashford will give a statement in April's sitting of Tynwald on the rising cost of living crisis and the help government can offer.

Inflation stands at 6.5 per cent and electricity costs are due to rise by 30 per cent between April and July.

Mr Ashford says government needs to work out the exact costs hitting the Manx household: