{
  "id": 1254947,
  "title": "Adeleke Thanks Tinubu, Expects Oyebamiji's Congratulatory Ca",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/adeleke-thanks-tinubu-expects-oyebamijis-congratulatory-ca",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T10:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/41k-spent-on-encouraging-people-to-shop-local"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Department for Enterprise has invested over £41,000 in three campaigns aimed at encouraging residents to support local producers, shops, and hospitality businesses across the Isle of Man. These initiatives include two Christmas campaigns - Love Manx Christmas and the Isle of Man Food and Drink Christmas - as well as Manx Menu March. Instead of focusing solely on a \"buy local\" scheme, the department has implemented a series of interconnected initiatives designed to promote local businesses and producers.\n\nAccording to the department, these campaigns have been generally well received. While they did not specify the metrics used to measure success, the department noted that the initiatives achieved significant reach, promoted local businesses and producers, and received positive feedback from participating businesses. The department also mentioned that support for the local economy is a shared responsibility between government, campaigns, and residents.\n\nTo further promote local food and producers, the department has announced that promotion efforts will continue ahead of The Big Manx Feast event, set to take place on September 19 and 20. The department referred to this event as the \"Great Manx Feast\" in its response to a Tynwald question. Ultimately, the department emphasized that residents play a crucial role in supporting the local economy by choosing to buy local products and services whenever possible.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}