The Department of Education is putting up the cost of school meals.
As of September, the school meals service at primary schools will cost £2, rather than £1.95.
The 2.5 per cent increase is higher than the government’s figure for the Consumer Price Index, which it links to benefits and pensions rises and stood at 1.6 per cent in June.
Families on Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employed Person’s Allowance or Income Support receive free school meals, and won’t be affected by the increase.
'No change to hand baggage policy' says Steam Packet
Follows claims of new restrictions for foot passengers
Jail for man who tried to gouge a police officer's eyes out
35-year-old said he knew he'd be jailed so 'might as well make it worthwhile'
Response to census "exceptionally good" so far, says minister
Ashford says more than half of returns already received
Rushen MHK calls for progress on 20mph zones in south
Former DoI minister claims constituents still want to see limits reduced
