Too much money is being spent on providing legal aid for court cases on the Isle of Man.
The Treasury Minister says it’s writing ‘blank cheques’ and is concerned about the sustained high cost of legal activity.
Eddie Teare says a budget can’t be set because it’s impossible to predict future court cases.
His comments come as final figures are expected shortly for a high profile election fraud case which has already cost taxpayers over £1 million.
Mr Teare says something has to be done:
No data on government workers with emotional support animals
The government says while it discourages employees bringing pets to work, it doesn't have a policy on emotional support animals.
Get your Covid vaccination from this week
A spring coronavirus vaccination programme is due to start next week.
New look for Poulsom Park?
There's a chance to find out about a possible new look for a park in the south of the Island.
Dog attack on chickens sparks woman's ire
A woman in the west of the Island has hit out after a loose dog killed one of her birds.
Country stars announce Isle of Man gig
One of the UK's biggest country bands have announced they're playing the Isle of Man this summer.
Social housing rent glitch nothing to worry about, say commissioners
Castletown commissioners are asking tenants not to panic if it looks like their rent hasn't been paid.
Police warn of rental scam
Police say they are aware of a rental scam currently circulating on Facebook.
The Parish Walk goes green
The Parish Walk wants to go greener by reducing carbon emissions.
