Treasury Minister Allan Bell could afford a smile over his cornflakes today, after a double dose of good news on the economic front.
Unemployment has fallen for the third successive month and, for what could be the first time in Manx history, annual inflation is at a negative rate.
It current stands at -0.2%, which is the lowest it's been since records began more than 30 years ago.
On Mandate today, Mr Bell told Jason Roberts more (extended audio file):
Ministers to meet with LVA to discuss hospitality concerns
Comes after concerns raised about the issues facing the industry
Looneys of Ramsey to close
Number of factors behind the decision
Trade is good, but it's still a struggle to make a profit, says local business
Comes after calls for gov't to do more to help hospitality sector
Villiers Square development plans approved
Two buildings proposed for the site
Developer offers Newson's building to government 'free of charge'
But government minister thinks it wouldn't be appropriate to accept
Financial education course launched through UCM
Two-year course combines various qualifications
