New measures are on the way, designed both to encourage the long term unemployed and penalise those who are not following job seeker regulations.
It is part of a raft of proposals to restrict benefits to those who are truly in need.
Minister Chris Robertshaw says the 'tougher system' is designed to weed out undeserving cases.
Kelman Ltd granted approval for North Quay scheme in Douglas
The development will see eight new apartments and two commercial outlets in the capital
JustGiving campaign launched to save The Family Library
'Urgent action' needed to rescue charity on brink of closure
Government annual salary bill climbs £124 million in five years
Total bill for 2024/25 just shy of £527 million
Douglas woman appears in court charged with attempted murder
33-year-old is also accused of trespass with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm