Revealed: How London tourism tax could work as Chancellor set to give Sadiq Khan new powers
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill would allow London and other cities to raise up to £240 million annually from tourist levies to support local services.
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‘Tourist Tax’ Set to Make Visiting Khan’s London Even More Expensive.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A “tourist tax” is set to be introduced in London, England, allowing the mayor to impose a levy on overnight stays in hotels and short-term accommodations.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chancellor (Treasury Secretary) Rachel Reeves, Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, UKHospitality, and other business groups.WHEN & WHERE: The powers could be introduced through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill currently before Parliament; Cha…
Chancellor expected to give the Mayor of London powers to impose a tourist tax
The Mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he will be granted the power to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital, and a report outlines how such a tax could work. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give Sir Sadiq Khan and other civic chiefs the authority to do […]
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