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UK Government Proposes Tourist Tax: Hospitality Industry Cries Foul

The UK government is considering a new tourist tax, starting in 2027, which could impact hotels, B&Bs, and holiday lets. City mayors like Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham may impose a levy on every overnight stay, while even areas without mayors, like Devon and Cornwall, could join in. Hospitality bosses warn of a potential two-pound-per-night charge, which could add one hundred pounds to a two-week family trip and five hundred million pounds a year to UK holidays. In Devon and Cornwall, where tourism is vital, B&B owners fear it will price out families and harm local businesses. The CBI warns of potential job and profit squeezes, while the government argues the funds will improve transport and infrastructure in tourist hotspots.

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