This year's Budget was largely inherited from the last administration.
That's the admission from the Treasury Minister who says plans for spending in government departments were already in place.
Alf Cannan gave evidence to the Public Accounts Committee yesterday - two weeks after his financial plan was agreed unanimously by Tynwald.
He told the committee the new-look administration will have more input in future:
Businesses needed for seaside kiosk
Port Erin Commissioners say they're looking for people with business ideas to rent a beachside shed.
Businesses who wouldn't recommend IOM almost triples in 8 years
Around 20 percent of local companies say they wouldn't recommend the Island as a place to do business.
M&S officially opens new-look Douglas food hall
Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar were on hand this morning to help officially open Marks and Spencer's new food hall.
Unemployment falls in October
Unemployment fell on the Island last month, according to the latest official figures.
Staff, energy and materials blamed for price rises
Around 45 percent of Island businesses say they've had to up their prices over the past six months.
Made in Mann labels to get update
The enterprise minister says an updated labelling scheme for Manx produce is set to be unveiled next year.
Quarry valuations queried in Tynwald
The minerals in the Island's quarries haven't been fully valued in three years.
More people falling under income tax threshold
The number of people who aren't required to submit a tax return has been rising steadily over the past four years.
