The Chief Minister says the news of Britannia International leaving the Island was ‘inevitable’.
The Co-operative Bank has confirmed it will be winding down its operations here over the course of the year.
31 jobs will be lost as a result of the decision.
In the House of Keys today North Douglas MHK Bill Henderson will ask what steps are being taken to mitigate the negative outcomes of this announcement.
Allan Bell says the decision was expected:
Road closures for hill climb events
Roads around the Island will be closed this weekend for a motor racing event.
Man denies causing £1,000 worth of damage to car
A man has denied keying someone's car and causing more than £1,000 in damage.
Benefits fraudster due for sentencing
A benefits fraudster who wrongly claimed more than £140,000 will be sentenced this week.
Dandara backs Ballalockie campaign
A campaign to ensure a teenager can come back home after a serious accident has had the backing of a property development company.
Petition to give parents info on sex offenders
A Douglas woman is calling for the Island to introduce new laws to find out about sex offenders.
Sex education details sent to parents this week
Parents will be getting letters this week about the government's sex education plans.
Van driver fails breath test
Police say a motorist will be appearing in court after failing a breath test - and turning out to have no driving licence.
Fire crews tackle car blaze
Fire crews in the North of the Island were called to a vehicle fire yesterday.
