England’s mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax

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England’s mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax

feeds.bbci.co.uk · 2 hours ago

The UK government is granting mayors in England the power to introduce a "tourist tax" on overnight stays, allowing local leaders to charge an uncapped levy calculated as a percentage of accommodation costs rather than a flat fee. Ministers say this will let regions reinvest in high streets, transport and local attractions, but hospitality bosses…

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