There's criticism of the head of Age Concern in the Isle of Man, after she was quoted as saying 'people are going to die' as a result of increases in fuel and food costs.
Chief Minister Tony Brown says Penny Creighton's comments, in this week's Examiner newspaper, are 'unfounded', and 'only serve to create anxiety'.
He says the government is providing a £6.5 million package of support to help those on lower incomes deal with rising prices this winter, and there could be more to come (audio file attached):
Mr Brown says anybody with concerns about keeping warm should contact the relevant energy provider for help and advice.
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