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Government needs to 'give people a chance' against poverty, says minister
Manx Newscast
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - 14 minutes
Later this month the Council of Ministers' Annual Report on Poverty Measures will be laid before Tynwald.
It provides an overview of the latest indicators on poverty and highlights a series of measures aimed at alleviating the issue and improving the lives of people across the Island.
But recent stats show a percentage of Isle of Man residents are struggling to keep up with the cost of living - especially those living in private rental properties.
Lewis Foster has been speaking with Treasury Minister Alex Allinson about what this document - and this government - hopes to achieve.