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Cost of living: Chief minister confident support will keep economy going

Series of measures announced this week

The chief minister says he's confident his support measures to cope with the rising cost of living will keep the economy afloat.

It comes as government announced a cap on electricity prices, until March next year, further support payments to those on low incomes and with children, and a cap on bus fares.

You can find out more HERE.

The rising cost of energy, fuel and food in recent months has been blamed predominantly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.

Speaking on the Mannin Line Alfred Cannan says he believes the support will help - you can watch his full interview below:

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