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BBC News
09-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Jersey GST reclaim limit reduced for visiting shoppers
Jersey's government has decreased the threshold on how much visitors have to spend to claim back the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on scheme will see the threshold reduced from £250 to £100 on purchases from the same retailer on the same day, from July. The refund process will also be digitalised with self-service kiosks at the harbour and airport for visitors to submit their receipts. The government is working with tax-refund firm Global Blue on its Tax Free Shopping scheme in a bid to boost Jersey as a retail destination. Part of Jersey's Visitor Economy Strategy, Global Blue said the service was designed to "strengthen the Island's appeal as a premier shopping destination and encourage higher spending from tourists"."It reflects a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term economic growth for local retailers," it added. Eligible goods include fashion and accessories, cosmetics, watches and jewellery and leather qualify, shoppers must present their passport and depart Jersey within 31 days of Blue will also launch an app to help frequent visitors and a customer care system for new shoppers. Global Blue regional COO Derrick Hardman said he was proud to partner with the Jersey government on the scheme. "This milestone marks a significant step forward for the island's retail and tourism sectors, and we look forward to supporting Jersey in unlocking its full potential on the global stage," he said.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Vast tent covers Hilsea lido as revamp enters final steps
An enormous scaffold tent has been built over a lido as revamp work enters the final Lido, in Portsmouth, closed in 2022 to be tent, covering the full length of the pool, is being held in place by 160 tanks weighing one tonne each to protect the concrete pool and keep the air temperature above 5C (41F) while render, paint and tiles are 67m (220ft) lido is due to open to the public in the autumn to coincide with the 90th anniversary of its original opening in 1935. The work has seen shallower lagoons re-added that had previously been removed. New toilets and shower blocks have also been installed, including a Changing Places it was found to be unsafe, the spectator stand at the northern end of the pool has been taken featured a mural of a pair of eyes reflecting the pool by My Dog Sighs. Once the lido is back in action again he is set to paint another mural on its City Council said once the work was complete it would be appointing an operator to run the lido and work with the council on further phases including the restoration of the lido pool's revamp, part of the Hilsea Lines project, has been paid for with government funding after the council secured £20m via its Visitor Economy bid. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
