States members also agreed committee presidents be paid more than ordinary committee members.

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson prepares to outline the annual financial plan for the Isle of Man.

Members could see a reduction in their pay if they choose not to save it in a pension scheme.

Rosemary Jordan, Angie Hall and Yvonne Worboys are hoping to convince ministers into a U-turn.

Manx state pensions will rise by 4.1% after criticism of planned changes to the uplifts for some.

Former workers at ASW steel, which went bust more than two decades ago, met the UK pensions minister.

Politicians vote to discuss proposed changes independently from the annual Isle of Man budget.

The Manx treasury minister says plans to change some pensions are not at odds with the Equality Act.