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Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor Takes Stand Against Tourist Taxes
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (993+ words) Friday, 11 September 2026 12:34 By Paul Drury-Bradey, local democracy reporter Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell has confirmed he will not introduce a new tourist tax in the region, prioritizing the needs of local hospitality and leisure businesses currently facing financial…...
Holidaymakers face tourism tax with new powers for mayors across England
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (935+ words) Holidaymakers across England face a new tax on overnight stays under Government plans to give mayors greater economic power in their regions. Local leaders will set the fee as a percentage of the cost of accommodation, rather than a flat…...
Tourist tax row erupts as minister says it could fund London transport
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…...
Labour’s tourist tax is a betrayal of British cities
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (251+ words) “Politicians raise the cost of living and dissuade tourism and enterprise through death by a thousand cuts.” Credit: Getty Hospitality bosses were blindsided late on Wednesday by the news that Andy Burnham plans to give English mayors the power to…...
Burnham???s tourist tax is a Judas kiss for hospitality
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1060+ words) "King of the North", man of the people, "defender" of their pubs. Andy Burnham has cast himself as the ultimate champion of pub-goers. But Burnham can no longer pretend he's a friend to the hospitality sector after his decision to…...
England’s city mayors set for broad powers to impose — JournalArta Global
2+ day, 58+ min ago (317+ words) ?s mayors are set to gain the power to slap a tourism levy on overnight visitors, a move that could raise costs for hotel guests,. England — full details here. England’s mayors are set to gain the power to slap a…...
‘Tourism tax would deter visitors’ says mayor as she insists she won’t implement it for county
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (265+ words) The mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has stressed that she won’t be introducing a tourism tax, warning that it could ‘drive out’ people from visiting the region. This comes after the Government announced plans to give regional mayors more powers to…...
Labour mayors pledge to cap Burnham's 'tourist tax' raid at 5% - as hotel owners warn that overnight levy will cost jobs | LBC
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (698+ words) Labour's metro mayors have pledged to cap a proposed 'tourist tax' on overnight stays at 5% - after a furious backlash to the plans. Mayors will be given powers to impose an uncapped "overnight visitor levy" on anyone staying in hotels, holiday…...
English mayors flex new tourist tax power
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (765+ words) The levy will let local leaders charge a percentage on hotel bills to fund upkeep of tourist attractions, but hospitality groups warn it could cost tens of thousands of jobs. MANCHESTER, England (CN) — Mayors across England will be able to…...
England’s mayors to get uncapped tourist tax powers – what we know
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (143+ words) Newswav England’s mayors to get uncapped tourist tax powers – what we know The world’s most free-thinking newspaper - England’s mayors are set to be given powers to introduce an uncapped tourist tax charged as a percentage levy on accommodation costs for…...