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    Creating a credit union should be a high priority

    Creating a credit union on the Isle of Man needs to be a higher priority for government.

    That's the view of the Manx Credit Union working party which says savers and borrowers need a local and ethical alternative to the existing financial outlets. 
     
    A lack of updated legislation is currently hampering plans - this week Treasury Minister Eddie Teare admitted that whilst it is being looked at it is a low priority. 
     
    Chairman David Talbot says changes could be made quickly if the will is there and is urging the public to get behind the idea: 
     

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