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Cost of living survey shows growing concern in the community

73% of respondents notice maor increase in living expenses

Almost half the people contacted as part of a new survey say they’re having difficulty meeting living costs.

The Isle of Man Cost of Living Survey was carried out by Island Global Research.

Data shows that 73 per cent of people canvassed had noticed a major increase in living expenses in the last six months with 54 per cent expecting their position to get much worse over the next year.

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Researcher Lindsay Jefferies told Manx Radio the under 40s were the most impacted by rising costs:

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