UK chains shutting Manx stores
There's concern among Manx shoppers, in the wake of several UK brands announcing they're to close down Douglas branches.
Entertainment chain HMV will shut its doors next year.
It's also understood Mothercare is to close in December - meanwhile camping store Millets has plans to relocate from the Strand Shopping Centre.
Manx Radio has been gathering opinion in Strand Street:
9.9% Minimum Wage increase approved
Hourly rate will rise to £13.46 from 1 April
Tynwald backs introduction of shared parental leave
Parents to be given flexibility to share up to fifty weeks of leave in a child’s first year
Select Committee formed to examine whistleblowing on the Island
Tynwald backs call for fresh look at the topic
Douglas gelato store announces relocation plans
Isle of Gelato to move to Laxey
