Britain can’t afford a self-harming tourist tax Opinion Tourism is exactly the kind of industry that the country needs more of, yet it’s about to be taxed like a burden instead, says Anne Strickland With millions of us packing for summer holidays this month, it is worth remembering that tourism in the United Kingdom is one of the industries that we are still [...]
‘Politically toxic’ holiday tax could turn voters against Labour, hospitality leaders warn Hospitality The “politically toxic” holiday tax could turn hordes of voters against Labour if it is pushed through, hospitality leaders have warned the government. The proposed tax could threaten the fragile majorities of a host of Labour big beasts including health secretary Wes Streeting and foreign secretary Yvette Cooper, trade body UK Hospitality (UKH) has claimed. [...]
Can Reeves’ fiscal devolution plans defeat the Nimbys? Opinion Rachel Reeves plans to end the paradox of British politics whereby local people bear the costs of growth but rarely feel the benefits. Will it work? Asks John Oxley Rachel Reeves attracts many descriptions, but few would peg her as a revolutionary. Her new plan for the economic landscape of the country might change this. [...]