- England’s mayors are set to be given powers to introduce an uncapped tourist tax charged as a percentage levy on accommodation costs for overnight visitors.
- Hospitality leaders have warned the proposed tax could put jobs at risk, highlighting that UK holidays are already subject to high VAT and noting that similar European taxes are capped.
- UKHospitality has written to Andy Burnham urging him to consider a holiday bonus scheme instead to support households facing cost-of-living pressures.
- Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner will meet local leaders before further policy details are officially announced on Thursday.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch strongly criticised the proposal, arguing that increasing taxation hampers business growth and job creation.
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