The economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis is one of the biggest news stories of the year so far.
And it culminated this week in the emergency Budget.
The amount of money involved is eye-watering.
This week’s Manx Independent is a special edition concentrating on it.
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Also this week:
Why farmers are dumping fleeces in the countryside.
The Education Minister says catch-up classes in the summer are no longer a priority.
EasyJet says when it is hoping to resume flights.
A 21-year-old has appeared in court accused of causing a woman’s death.
Port Erin Cosy Nook cafe - earmarked for demolition - is home to a new venture.
A carriage which once ran on the island’s northern steam railway has returned to Douglas.
A man who was armed with a wooden bat when he confronted his neighbour has been to court.
The Curraghs Wildlife Park has a new resident after a gibbon was born.
Subly School’s drone project.
A scuffle at Bar Logo in Ramsey has resulted in court action.
Another candidate has come forward to stand in the Douglas South by-election.
Why more people are keeping hens as pets.
What new water standards mean for farmers.
Some people are to get free bus journeys as a consequence of roadworks disrupting their journeys to and from Douglas.
A woman has been sentenced after an accident on the Mountain Road resulted in a man suffering a broken vertebrae and heel.
Peel Gardeners’ Association’s annual show will go ahead.
A new app has been developed in the Isle of Man to help elderly people’s memory.
In Island Life, our entertainment and leisure section, we look forward to the Yn Chruinnaght festival and find out what life was like for crofters in the shadow of South Barrule as we join a special event.
As sport gets back to normal, we have more pages devoted to it - with golf and running featured on the back page.
There’s plenty of community news in the Manx Independent, as well as Pullyman’s column, your letters, our puzzles page, a seven-day television guide and Pullyman’s popular column.
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