Unemployment has risen again.
It rose by 54 in February to 980 (689 men and 291 women), 2.3 per cent of the economically active population.
During the month, 280 claimants signed on the unemployment register and 226 signed off.
A total of 556 job vacancies were notified to the Job Centre and at the end of the month 250 were still vacant and held on file.
Two large retailers 'express interest' in Next store in Douglas
Clothing and homeware store to leave Strand Street next month
Updates planned to beneficial ownership framework
Changes to be brought to Tynwald in May
TT themed restaurant and bar to open this weekend
'Grand opening' for Motor Isle Bar and Grill
Businesses feel strain from 25 percent increase in Steam Packet freight fuel surcharge
Chamber calls for government intervention as freight costs rise across the Island
