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London tourist tax faces 5pc cap as mayors get levy powers

London tourist tax faces 5pc cap as mayors get levy powers

English mayors are gaining the power to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays under new government plans, though London's surcharge faces a 5% cap.

News ·10 Sep 2026, 20:42 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and music venues in England

Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and music venues in England

The government is introducing a 20% business rates reduction for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses to help alleviate rising financial pressures.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 09:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read