There are legitimate concerns among hotels and B&Bs operating on tight margins, and no area should be forced into a scheme that does not suit it. But that is exactly why the decision belongs locally.
'Tourism tax could strengthen UK areas people come to enjoy - but has to be done properly'
There are legitimate concerns among hotels and B&Bs operating on tight margins, and no area should be forced into a scheme that does not suit it. But that is exactly why the decision belongs locally.
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21:58, 10 Sep 2026
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