1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (882+ words) Andy Burnham has approved a new holiday tax, which could be rolled out across England in less than two years. The Prime Minister gave regional mayors the power to impose an unlimited 'overnight visitor levy' on stays in hotels, B…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (651+ words) Millions of pounds raised from the “tourist tax” being introduced in London could be used to fund public transport, says a Cabinet minister. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said it would be “reasonable” if London Mayor Lord Sadiq Khan decided to…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (637+ words) WATCH: GB News panel reacts as Andy Burnham unleashes tourist tax across England 'It's really a disgrace. They talk about growth, and all they do is attack business,' one top hotelier said Labour mayors across England are preparing to push…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (476+ words) When Counterfire visited the Wood Green picket line in August, a driver described cab temperatures reaching 41°C and the degrading lack of access to toilets on their own and other drivers’ routes. Their action shows that organised workers can force…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (98+ words) 7NEWS Transport workers stage historic national strike Young men miraculously survive horror truck crash Follow along as we bring you all of the big crime, traffic and weather updates. NFL Melbourne live: Early-morning hype builds as crowd arrives for MCG blockbuster…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1495+ words) (Image: Gary Oakley/PA Wire) The Minister for devolution has said the Government’s tourist tax is about ‘proportionality and fairness in the system’, despite critics saying it could cause ‘irreparable harm’ to the tourism industry. Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (393+ words) London Underground closures will also affect the Central, District, Circle and Piccadilly lines over the weekend Transport for London has warned that an entire Overground line will shut on Sunday, September 13, for maintenance work. Buses will replace trains on the…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (211+ words) Train services will be suspended on part of the c2c network this weekend. The disruption, due to engineering works, will affect the route between Barking and Pitsea via Rainham on Sunday, September 13. No trains will run on the line that day,…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1367+ words) The government has not set a cap on the levy percentages mayors can implement London's tourism levy will be capped at 5% of the cost of accommodation, the mayor has said. Sir Sadiq Khan said he "strongly" welcomed plans unveiled by…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (101+ words) Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By.. The tourist office was busy last month as Spanish and non-Spanish visitors enjoyed the history, the culture and the…...