Issue remains in new Chief Minister's in-tray
The Island's new chief minister says he hopes his government will achieve lasting reform to the rating system.
A rates review was carried out by Allan Bell's administration which considered proposals for change, but a target for reform was not met.
Howard Quayle says the issue remains very much in the in-tray.
He says as a first step, discounts could be considered for elderly people living alone:
Bus drivers to hold off taking industrial action while talks continue
Infrastructure minister gives update in the House of Keys
Regulation of Health and Social Care Bill pushed back to 2027
Consultation raised issues including beauty treatments, prescription-only medicines, and workforce skills
Manx patients will be contacted if appointments are impacted by UK strikes
117 patients from the Island are due to attend appointments across during the period of industrial action
Patient taken to hospital after medical emergency on board Manxman
Steam Packet flagship had to return to Douglas shortly after departure this morning
