This afternoon.

Shayna writes:

I received my “Spend Local” £100 Credit card. Stormont is the only devolved government to implement the scheme.

It is estimated that it will cost £15M , designed to help local businesses in The North of Ireland who have suffered due to Covid. It’s available to anyone who resides in NI, over 18 and can provide a National Insurance number, also it is not means tested.

However, I gather, far from stimulating the local economy, lots of types are using the full £100 at Tesco and the like to purchase gift vouchers for Amazon. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions, comes to mind.

Ah here.

Damn you, Bezos.