Over 75s on the Isle of Man will get free TV licenses after negotiations with the BBC.
That's according to Chief Minister Howard Quayle who confirmed an agreement has now been reached with the corporation.
Previously, pensioners could claim payments from the Treasury to cover the cost of their licence.
However, under the new agreement TV licences will be automatically renewed by the BBC.
Two new representatives for Garff as sitting MHKs voted out
Both of Garff's sitting MHKs have lost out in the election.
Alf Cannan re-elected in Ayre and Michael
Chief Minister Alf Cannan has successfully defended his seat.
Moorhouse wins another term in the House of Keys
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has won another five years in the House of Keys.
Two new MHKs in Glenfaba and Peel
Glenfaba and Peel has two new MHKs after today's general election.
DEFA minister ousted in Douglas East
A minister has lost their seat in the general election.
Middle keeps one MHK, gets one new representative
Deputy Chief Minister Jane Poole-Wilson has topped the polls in her constituency.
Chris Thomas keeps Douglas Central seat, but Ann Corlett voted out
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas has retained his seat in this year’s general election.
Haywood loses re-election bid in Rushen
Rushen has two new MHKs this evening.
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