The Island's good causes are set to get a £657,000 windfall from bank accounts that haven't been touched for 15 years.
New laws were passed in 2019 allowing the Treasury to take control of dormant bank accounts, with the money going to charities.
So far, more than £4 million has been released by banks, and the Manx Lottery Trust is about to pay out the first cash from the fund.
The Trust is now deciding which grant applications will be given some of the money.
Bank deposits up by nearly £3 billion on last year
The Island's finance regulator says almost £3 billion more has been placed in banks here than this time last year.
Island sanctions Israelis for Palestine human rights breaches
Two Israeli individuals and three companies have been added to the Island's sanctions list over their involvement in human rights breaches against Palestinians.
Last chance to give government your views on high streets
There's still time to let a government body know what you think about the Island's town and city centres.
Regulator releases new anti-money laundering guides
The Financial Services Authority has released a series of guides to help companies understand new anti-money laundering guidance.
New advice for businesses on company ownership laws
An Island regulator has released new guidance about laws which make it easier to identify who owns and controls companies.
Are you loyal to your bank?
Can you help a market research company understand customer loyalty on the Isle of Man?
Health & Safety regs to be eased for some self-employed?
The government is set to ease health and safety regulations for some self-employed people.
Security focus for Island cyber-conference this year
The date's been set for one of the Island's biggest technology conferences.
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