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:
More than 500 Isle of Man Energy customers overcharged for VAT
It's charged 2% of its domestic customers the standard rate instead of the reduced one
Police working with schools to teach children about the dangers of social media
It's after the popularity of the TV series 'Adolescence'
Drivers turning in Douglas Fire Station forecourt leads to 'near misses'
Fire service says staff have nearly been hit on a number of occasions
Isle of Man Government ‘closely monitoring’ impact of US trade tariffs
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