9 h. ago South London council signs off plan for huge housing scheme at former gasworks with no affordable homes

The development at Mitcham Gasworks will have 626 homes when finished

Society

11 h. ago Housebuilder secures detailed planning consent to bring new homes to Livingston

The approved plans will deliver 293 new homes, including 25% affordable housing, continuing the company’s commitment to building thriving communities in Scotland.

Society

31 h. ago Edinburgh to get nearly 500 affordable homes from new 'tourist tax'

The so-called tourist tax will help those on lower incomes in the city get a decent home.

Society

5 d. ago London eyes new tourist tax on overnight travelers to help boost local economy

London eyes new tourist tax on overnight travelers to help boost local economy  New York Post

Economics

6 d. ago London’s most affordable family home hotspots for well below the new £2 million 'mansion tax' threshold

The government has confirmed plans to impose a "mansion tax" by doubling the council tax on homes worth more than £2 million across the country.

Economics

7 d. ago Plan for pub at Welsh holiday park ditched with tourist tax blamed

Plans for a Wetherspoon pub at a Welsh holiday park have been scrapped with sources blaming the Welsh Government's incoming tourism tax

Politics

7 d. ago Coastal gem and birthplace of Thanksgiving faces housing affordability crisis

Despite being dubbed 'America's hometown', this area doesn't have many homes that Americans can afford.

Events

7 d. ago Andy Burnham issues message to Rachel Reeves as he gives budget verdict

The Greater Manchester mayor will be allowed to introduce a tourist tax

Events

7 d. ago To halt the far right, Europe’s progressive parties must fix its housing crisis. Our research shows how | Tarik Abou

The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homesHousing costs across Europe have become a growing burden for many households, both for those trying to buy and those trying to rent. Over the past decade, property prices have surged faster than incomes in many European countries. The same is true for rents, which have increased exponentially in large cities but have also increased substantially in suburban areas and smaller university towns.Given how much housing costs affect Europeans’ quality of life, it is comparatively absent from the agenda of progressive political parties. When politicians do emphasise housing, the focus is usually solely on building more houses. Former German chancellor Olaf Scholz, for example, promised to build 400,000 new homes in Germany every year – a goal his government failed to reach by some distance. At the same time, far-right parties such as the Freedom party (PVV) in the Netherlands or Chega in Portug...

Events

7 d. ago Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling the rise of the far right. Our research shows how to address it | Tarik Abou

The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homesReport: European progressives must tackle housing crisis to beat far right, say researchersHousing costs across Europe have become a growing burden for many households, both for those trying to buy and those trying to rent. Over the past decade, property prices have surged faster than incomes in many European countries. The same is true for rents, which have increased exponentially in large cities but have also increased substantially in suburban areas and smaller university towns.Given how much housing costs affect Europeans’ quality of life, it is comparatively absent from the agenda of progressive political parties. When politicians do emphasise housing, the focus is usually solely on building more houses. Former German chancellor Olaf Scholz, for example, promised to build 400,000 new homes in Germany every year – a goal his government failed to reach by some distance. At the same ti...

Events

7 d. ago UK destinations planning to introduce a tourist tax following the Budget

As outlined in the UK Government's Autumn Budget 2025, local leaders in towns and cities will have the power to charge a modest fee for overnight stays in hotels, B&Bs and holiday lets.

Economics

7 d. ago Holidaymakers set to be hit by higher air fares and tourist tax rules

Rachel Reeves has announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. Heathrow, which already pays the highest rate in the country, is set to see its rate bill increase dramatically.

Society

7 d. ago Major hotel chain warns of ‘barrage of rising costs’ from Budget

The hotel group says it is now facing higher staff and tax bills

Events

7 d. ago Travelodge warns over raft of cost hikes and Budget pressures

The group is facing higher staff bills, property taxes and a hit from the new tourist tax.

Events

8 d. ago UK tourists taxes: Where are they charged and how much do they cost?

Local mayors will soon be given the power to impose the levies on visitors in England

Economics

8 d. ago The area looking to follow suit after Andy Burnham announces Greater Manchester tourist tax plan

Local leaders have said it could be a 'total gamechanger'

Events

9 d. ago Manchester’s ‘city visitor charge’ body issues statement after Andy Burnham tourist tax plan

The government will allow mayors to implement a tourist tax from next year, something Andy Burnham and Bev Craig welcome - but there is opposition and uncertainty within the industry

Events

9 d. ago Everything we know about Andy Burnham's new tourist tax so far

The mayor has been lobbying for the measure for years

Events

9 d. ago London visitors to pay tourist tax under Rachel Reeves Budget plans

Rachel Reeves, who is set to deliver her Budget on Wednesday, has signed off measures that will give English cities and regions the power to charge tourists

Economics

9 d. ago London’s Planned Tourist Tax Sets up Pricing Test for Hotels and Travel as Industry Weighs Costs and Gains

London’s Planned Tourist Tax Sets up Pricing Test for Hotels and Travel as Industry Weighs Costs and Gains  Hotel News Resource

Economics