Inflation hit 9 per cent this week
A Manx economist has warned of rising inequality, as the cost of living soars.
Inflation rates rose to 9 per cent, here and in the UK.
The big increase on the Island has been put down partly to higher air fares, coinciding with the return of the TT, while petrol and oil are up over 30 per cent.
'The poor have become steadily poorer.'
Rebecca Cretney is a chartered wealth manager and investment counsellor at Nedbank:
Forecasters warn of snow over higher ground later
Higher routes such as Mountain Road could be affected by slight accumulations
Dementia demand assessment underway as Public Health forecasting future need
Figures suggest Island prevalence of 0.7 percent, as government acknowledges demand likely to rise due to aging population
Patient calls for more transparency over ENT waiting times and services
She feels 'deeply distressed' to leave symptoms unresolved over a prolonged time
Hopes to replace Castletown Golf Links site with "5-star hotel"
Demolition of former hotel site is underway
More local authorities announce above inflation rate rises
Jurby, Michael and Santon all announce increases for residents