CORONAVIRUS

Businesses tempt Covid vaccine shy with vouchers and discounts

South Facing Festival took place at Crystal Palace Bowl in south London. Those attending had to show their NHS Covid pass while the capacity was reduced
South Facing Festival took place at Crystal Palace Bowl in south London. Those attending had to show their NHS Covid pass while the capacity was reduced
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Asda, National Express and lastminute.com are among companies that will offer incentives to customers who get vaccinated against coronavirus.

The group of businesses join Uber and Bolt, the taxi companies, and the takeaway service Deliveroo, which have said they will give discounted rides and meals to customers who have had a jab.

Asda will offer £10 vouchers for its clothing brand George to those aged 18 to 30 who get vaccinated at pop-up clinics in south London, Watford and Birmingham.

The travel company lastminute.com will offer £30 gift cards towards foreign travel for over-18s who book vaccinations through their website.

Better leisure centres will offer the over-16s a £10 voucher to use on any Better membership and a free three-day pass at any of their