Two days into his new role and the new Chief Minister has had his warnings about unemployment levels underlined.
Allan Bell, who has also suggested inflation is a major danger, is now seeing its effect on the jobs market being highlighted.
60 more people are now out of work compared to last month.
That's just under 900 in total looking for work.
Mr Bell is due to make his first public speech in his new role at the re-branding of the Boston Finance firm tonight (Thursday) in Douglas.
Doors officially re-open on newly-refurbished Whitestone Inn
Ballasalla pub has been closed for seven weeks
Surge in interest from off-Island in Manx properties, says agent
Employment, retirement, and taxation amongst reasons given
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