Spend local card deadline extended

The deadline to use the £100 high street voucher scheme card in Northern Ireland is to be extended until mid December.

The stimulus scheme saw all those aged over 18 in the region eligible for a £100 pre-paid card to spend, aimed at supporting local businesses, which have been devastated by Covid.

It had originally been intended that the card would be valid until November 30.

Announcing the extension, Mr Lyons told the Assembly: "It remains the case that most people have four weeks to spend their card, but I recognise that this will not be the case for everyone.

£Therefore, in order to offer these applicants a fair timescale to use their card, I can today announce that I am extending the deadline to use the Spend Local cards by two weeks - from November 30 to December 14.''

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