Treasury Minister looks ahead to UK Budget

Friday, 14 March 2014 00:00

Does the Isle of Man have any cause for concern ahead of Chancellor George Osborne’s UK Budget next week?

That’s the question being put to the Treasury Minister ahead of an event, which in recent years has been a worrying prospect for the Manx Government.

However it's set to be less of a worry this year in light of solid relations with the UK government after the Prime Minister declared the Isle of Man should no longer carry the 'tax haven' status.

Eddie Teare says although he isn't anticipating any big surprises, anything could happen:

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