The challenges facing trade and Industry in the Isle of Man remain the same, despite the 'VAT bombshell' dropped earlier this week.
So says DTI Minister David Cretney as a new era of austerity in public spending dawns in the Island.
As the dust settles on the re-drawn VAT agreement, focus is shifting to the future and Mr Cretney says diversification is still crucial:

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