Disquiet over RPI use
Plans to adopt a single, standard policy to measure inflation are in the pipeline, according to the chief minister.
Concerns have been raised after Manx Utilities revealed a 6.4% hike in the Island's water rate based on the retail prices index (RPI).
That's despite the consumer prices index (CPI) being the benchmark for government's monthly inflation rate - which is currently 1.9%.
Howard Quayle says the cost of living on the Island continues to be affected by external influences such as Brexit.
But he insists his top team is working towards a solution:
Tynwald approves changes to sitting schedule, including half-term breaks and revised start dates
Plea to Manx parents to check meningitis vaccination status
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'
