The past year was hard economically and the next twelve months are going to be just as hard.
That's the view of some members the public who had their say ahead of today's budget announcement.
The budget is being presented to Tynwald by Treasury Minister, Eddie Teare, this morning.
David Harrison asked people in Douglas if they'd felt an economic squeeze in the past twelve months
Loganair passengers yet to be reunited with bags left in Manchester on Sunday
The airline has blamed stormy weather for the delay
Government grant partially funded fishing vessel later used for smuggling
Boat was later used to smuggle £310,000 worth of cannabis to the Island
CRHS plans are progressing, insists education minister
It's hoped building work could start next summer
Emergency road closure in central Douglas
Diversions in place