Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland’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. In fullAndy Burnham to hand mayors unlimited powers to impose tourist taxMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England’s mayors to get uncapped tourist tax powers – what we know
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland’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. In fullAndy Burnham to hand mayors unlimited powers to impose tourist taxMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
