Treasury minister says 2021 having 'compound effect'
More money’s being made available through Treasury's financial support schemes.
It comes as a number of businesses are suffering ‘significant cashflow shortages', while unemployment levels on the Island have started to rise.
Minister Alf Cannan says this year's lockdowns and February's poor weather have had a compound effect.
He announced an additional support grant for certain businesses, based on annual rates bills:
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Chief financial officer says a review of service levels is needed
Douglas Council object to DoI plans for temporary parking on Summerland site
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Surgeon announces he's standing in General Election
Andre Risha will be seeking a seat in the constituency of Middle
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We hear from Parkinson's Disease Society Isle of Man