UK vouchers to be honoured

HMV’s administrators in the UK have bowed to public pressure and said they will accept gift cards at the collapsed music chain…

HMV’s administrators in the UK have bowed to public pressure and said they will accept gift cards at the collapsed music chain.

However, a spokesman for the receivers of HMV Ireland said its position had not changed and as all the shops were still closed. Amid a storm of protest from consumers, Deloitte yesterday said gift cards and vouchers will be redeemed in UK stores from today. However, a spokesman confirmed Irish customers would not be able to do so as shops remain closed.

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