The Department for enterprise says it hasn't been able to find experts to carry out research for it.
A Freedom of Information request asked about a planned project comparing the costs of doing business on high streets on the Island and in the UK.
In its response, the department said it didn't have any information on the findings because after two tendering processes it hasn't been able to find anyone to do the research.
It says it still hopes to find someone capable of carrying out the work.
Information Commissioner partners with Jersey
The Island's information commissioner is joining forces with Jersey to understand the data protection challenges faced by organisations.
New parental leave laws approved
Tynwald has approved new legislation about shared parental leave and bereavement leave.
Gambling regulator publishes feedback about proposed law changes
The Island's gambling regulator has published feedback about proposed changes to the Island's laws.
Manx flour to be stocked in Spar stores
Something truly Manx is rising!
Countdown starts to one of the Island's biggest career fairs
The countdown is on to one of the Island's biggest career fairs of the year.
Plans for new health and wellness clinic
A former office in Douglas could become a health and wellness clinic, if planners approve new proposals.
Scam warning for fraudulent bank
The Financial Services Authority is warning people about a website which pretends to be from an Island bank, but is actually run by fraudsters.
Island brings in sanctions to target Southeast Asian crime network
The government has confirmed it's imposing UK and US sanctions to target a major criminal network behind illegal scam centres operating across Southeast Asia.
