According to the government total government gross spending projected for 2020-21 equates to around £13,220 per head for every man, woman and child of the island’s population.

It would appear there are winners and losers in case study examples supplied by the government.

The studies demonstrate the overall effect of changes to income tax allowances, National Insurance contributions and the rates of child benefit.

The figures for couples indicate joint income.

Single pensioners could expect to see increases ranging from £284 to £289 while pensioner couples could see between £542 and £552 more a year.

A couple, both working with two children appear to be winners all round.

On a gross salary of £15,000 and £25,000 the annual difference would be an estimated £488 better off.

A single person with no children earning £35,000 will benefit by £124 but if they earn £45,000 or £75,000 they will be £78 worse off.

A couple, both working and with no children can expect to be £249 better off if they earn a joint gross salary of £45,000 or £75,000 for example.

A single parent with two children on a gross salary of £45,000 or £75,000 could expect to be £47 and £70 respectively, worse off .

A couple, one working with no children would see £28 less in their pocket on £45,000 or £75,000 salary.