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England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The government is expected to detail how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
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Mayors in England are set to be given the power to introduce an overnight visitor levy on tourists, under plans being announced by the government later.
Local leaders would be allowed to bring in an uncapped levy, dubbed a "tourist tax", as a percentage of the cost of accommodation rather than a flat fee.
Hospitality leaders have warned "jobs are now at risk" because of the proposals and that families holidaying in England would feel the pinch.
"We know, don't we, that local government is struggling for funds - it was hit very hard by austerity," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.