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Edinburgh’s top book festival is sounding the alarm over a new tourist tax, calling it a cruel joke that barely covers its rising costs — and could even hurt cultural events. The director reveals the levy added $10,000 to their annual expenses while offering just $2,500 in extra funding, all while core city support hasn’t changed in a decade. With permits and living costs soaring, they’re being squeezed from both sides — blocked from council meetings and left out of funding talks. They’re pushing back, arguing the city’s proposals ignore real operational burdens, and hope future plans will finally recognize how vital these festivals are to Edinburgh’s soul.

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