There’s much to ponder for the Isle of Man following this week’s UK budget.
So says the Chief Minister.
Although it’s felt UK Chancellor George Osborne's initiatives won't have any immediate impact on the Island, Treasury officials will now look closely at some of the measures.
Allan Bell believes quite a few will impact locally.
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Tynwald approves changes to sitting schedule, including half-term breaks and revised start dates
Measures to avoid school break sittings backed, with earlier October and January starts agreed
Plea to Manx parents to check meningitis vaccination status
It follows the death of two young people in the UK
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister
Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'
The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question