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:
Douglas Council rules out rent-to-buy scheme
The suggestion was made following an announcement the authority would sell some of its housing stock
Improvements being made as part of ongoing RDCH work
A pest control issue is currently being
Postal services to USA still suspended
IOM Post Office hopes it'll be reinstated in the new year
Heavy rain prompts yellow weather warning from Ronaldsway Met Office
It could turn persistent and heavy at times
Northern roads could be busier tonight
The annual Young Farmers Christmas Tractor Run starts in St John's