The Department of Economic Development says it's working to improve the Island’s retail sector.
Figures show a 20 per cent reduction in the area although government says the latest national income forecasts are now more positive.
Minister John Shimmin says his department is taking the declining retail environment very seriously and highlighted the £8 million regeneration fund which has been set up to help towns and villages.
Mr Shimmin says this is just one of a number of projects:
Leave plenty of time to get to Liverpool ferry terminal on Monday!
The Steam Packet Company says you'll still be able to get to the Liverpool ferry terminal on Monday - despite a huge football party.
Commissioners' mixed 20mph views in Garff
Commissioners in Garff say they're wary of making the length of the main coast road 20mph.
Cav robbers ordered to pay back £750k or face another six years in prison
Three men who robbed Manx cycling star Mark Cavendish at knifepoint in 2021 have been ordered to pay back £750,000 or face another six years each in jail.
Bride plans bush-trimming in time for TT festival
A local authority in the north of the Island says workers will be out improving road safety before TT.
Government releases flood danger maps
Newly updated online maps are available for people to see how much flood risk there is to their home.
Beware of friend requests from 'TT riders'!
Are famous TT riders trying to be your friend on Facebook? Don't fall for the scam!
Attempted mine break-in prompts police warning
Police are asking people not to try to break into disused mines on the Island - because of the obvious dangers.
20mph debate in Tynwald today
Tynwald sits this morning, with plenty on the agenda for MHKs and MLCs.
