MERA applications accepted today

MERA applications will start being invited from this morning.

It'll be available for employees who've been made redundant, laid off or put on nil pay as well as self-employed individuals who can't carry out their work due to the lockdown restrictions and who meet qualifying criteria.

The support package has also been increased from £200 per week to £230 per week and will initially be available from March 3 to March 23.

Applications will be open from 9am today, for more information and any queries about the scheme residents can call 648 125 or e-mail mera@gov.im.