Over 18s in Northern Ireland will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street, Finance Minister Diane Dodds ha.
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Everyone in North to receive £100 high street voucher Posted: 12:05 am April 30, 2021
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Every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today.
The gift card will be available to apply for through an online portal, with the voucher only able to be used at brick-and-mortar stores as opposed to online.
The announcement of the voucher scheme comes ahead of retail outlets opening on Friday under the latest easing of Covid 19 restrictions. Dodds revealed further details of the High Street Stimulus (HSS) and Holiday at Home Voucher schemes.
Over 18s eligible for £100 to help High Street recovery. Every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today, Friday. Speaking as retail outlets were among the services re-opening today under the recent Coronavirus guidelines, the Minister revealed further details on her High Street Stimulus (HSS) and Holiday at Home Voucher schemes. She said the HSS scheme – which is a vital part of the Economic Recovery Action Plan - is designed to stimulate local businesses, including retail and hospitality sector outlets, following the pandemic. The Minister revealed that eligible individuals aged 18 and over will be asked to apply for the pre-paid card through a dedicated online portal. The card must be used in ‘bricks and mortar’ businesses within Northern Ireland and cannot be used online. The Minister also revealed that, if conditions are
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