Reeves could allow holiday tax on English hotel and Airbnb stays
Move to give mayors powers to raise funds through levies, but industry says it will ramp up prices and inflationBusiness live – latest updatesBritish holidaymakers could have to pay a nightly tax on hotel stays and Airbnb-style visits in plans expected to be announced by Rachel Reeves in the...
<p>Move to give mayors powers to raise funds through levies, but industry says it will ramp up prices and inflation</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/nov/17/japan-economy-contracts-exports-us-tariffs-trade-war-ftse-stock-markets-business-live-news">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>British holidaymakers could have to pay a nightly tax on hotel stays and Airbnb-style visits in plans expected to be announced by Rachel Reeves in the budget this month.</p><p>The chancellor is reportedly preparing to give mayors powers to raise taxes by charging tourists on the cost of an overnight stay in their cities.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/17/rachel-reeves-holiday-tax-english-hotel-airbnb-stays">Continue reading...</a>
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