Financial impact of pandemic lingering
The treasury minister says the Isle of Man is still feeling the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Alex Allinson unveiled his Budget last month.
He's told Manx Radio the the impact of Coronavirus, here and globally, had to be taken into account.
But he says other matters are also slowing the Island's recovery:
Government plans to withdraw interest from reserve fund no longer required
Higher than expected income tax receipts mean it's not necessary
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Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
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New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year