Support for cost of living crisis won't be on same level as Covid help

Chief minister says 'pain will be felt' in community

Support for people impacted by the cost of living crisis won’t be on the same level as that offered during the Covid-19 pandemic.

That’s the admission from the chief minister who says ‘pain will be felt throughout the community’.

Gas bills have already increased, electricity is being hiked by 30 per cent and fuel and food prices have risen.

Alfred Cannan says the Island has to keep pushing forwards but government can’t shoulder the entire burden:

Treasury Minister David Ashford is due to reveal the nature of support in Tynwald in April.