It's being claimed the Isle of Man could face a credit rating downgrade.
It currently stands at 'triple A' with both Standard and Poor's and Moody's, which is the top of the rung.
But the Daily Telegraph says a review of the Island's status is being carried out.
The same article refers to UK Chancellor Alistair Darling 'slashing' the Manx government's budget.
Our business editor John Moss reports:
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