The island is closer to balancing its books, in revenue terms, that originally suggested.
It should be possible by the February Budget to announce that the Island should no longer have to draw on reserves, according to the Chief Minister.
However, he warns, there still exists the need to plan ahead.
Balancing is fine, he says... .
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IOM Medical Society gives backing to Tynwald amendment
MHK to bring forward proposal at next Keys sitting
More than 2,400 pupil suspension days across secondary schools in 23/24
Increases this academic year at St Ninians but drops at three other schools
Douglas man faces GBH charge
34-year-old yet to enter pleas
MHK wants Island to adopt health recruitment Code of Practice
Ashford wants to ensure Manx Care doesn't recruit from struggling countries
Don't interfere with livestock when out walking, says MNFU
MNFU says some assume lambs have been abandoned
Speaker's bid to ensure all FoI responses are published
Juan Watterson MHK is tabling a motion on the issue next month
