MILLIONS OF TOURISTS IN UK COULD BE ASKED TO PAY LOCAL VISITOR LEVY
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✍️ The UK government is considering a local visitor levy to raise money for cash-strapped councils and fund services, with nearly half of Scotland's local councils considering a mandatory levy on overnight stays.
👉 Nearly half of Scotland's local councils are considering a mandatory levy on overnight stays 👉 The levy would be a 5% surcharge on overnight stays 👉 The money raised would be used to improve public parks, fund festivals, and build new social housing 👉 The move is seen as a way to mitigate the effects of over-tourism in popular areas 👉 Edinburgh is set to become the first place in the UK where a mandatory levy is in force, in July 2026 👉 Welsh government will announce proposals for a visitor levy mirroring powers introduced in law by the Scottish parliament this year 👉 Similar taxes are already in place in major European cities such as Berlin and Barcelona
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