The Chief Minister says the Manx government is on course to re-balance its budget.
However, Allan Bell admits there is pain to come as the Island continues to tackle the VAT bombshell which saw income cut by a third.
Speaking on Sunday Opinion on Manx Radio, Mr Bell says everyone has to be prepared to accelerate the rate of change in slimming down government.
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Skills Strategy hopes to tackle 'significant' skills shortage
Part of Island Plan to create and fill 5,000 new jobs by 2032
Loganair to remove Saturday service to Birmingham
Temporary changes take effect in May
Trial for Douglas man who denies keying car
62-year-old been bailed
Southern Pool board welcomes assurances over site's future
Follows 'positive' meeting with government
Looneys of Ramsey to close
Number of factors behind the decision
Future of Belfast flights 'precarious' due to low passenger numbers
Chief Minister says work is ongoing to make the route commercially viable
