# England’s New Visitor Tax Sparks Debate | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-09-10T16:23:13+00:00
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England’s rolling out a new visitor levy on overnight stays, giving regional mayors control over how funds are spent locally — a bold step toward devolution aimed at shifting power away from London. While officials say it’ll be a modest tax (possibly capped at 5% in London) and reinvested in communities, tourism groups warn it could hike costs for everyone, especially Brits on staycations, and threaten jobs in the hospitality sector. Similar schemes already exist in Scotland, Wales, and across Europe, but this one’s sparking fierce debate as businesses brace for potential financial hits. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fac1dda1c73a8570

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