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.

Mayoral authorities across England are gaining the power to levy an optional tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local services and infrastructure, facing both support from officials and opposition from the hospitality industry.

English mayors have been granted new powers to introduce an overnight tourist tax across England, with local leaders expected to set out their spending plans by March 2028.