Burnham and Rayner to hand Mayors new powers to tax tourists Economics Andy Burnham’s government is set to hand Mayors across England fresh powers to introduce a controversial tax on tourists. Housing secretary Angela Rayner will meet the nation’s mayors today, where the government is expected to outline proposals for an overnight fee led by local leaders. The levy will be charged as a percentage of the [...]
The Debate: Should UK museums charge international tourists? Opinion A review has suggested charging international tourists to save Britain's struggling museums. We hear the case for and against.