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.
MNFU calls for ability to trade with UK to be made a priority
It comes after recent changes to the UK's BSE status have caused 'huge problems' for Manx farmers
Changes to bill payment services at Post Office countersÂ
They come into effect on 1 April
Reassurance for local telecare users and community support offerÂ
Adorn Carephone says it services remain fully operationalÂ
Move for Peel Hospice shop
The retail outlet now at 27 Michael Street
