24 h. ago Tourist tax Scotland: Aberdeen bosses 'gambling' over plan to introduce one of Europe's highest levies

Aberdeen’s proposals for a 7 per cent levy could see tourists charged more than they would in major European cities like Barcelona and Rome.

Economics

31 h. ago Watch: Visitors react as Santorini begins charging tourists €20 to enter

Holidaymakers have reacted as Santorini’s new €20 ‘tourist tax’ came into force today (Tuesday 1).

Politics

53 h. ago Popular Greek holiday island to charge cruise passengers hefty tourist tax from today

Cruise holidaymakers will now face a hefty new tourist tax to visit two of Greece's most popular islands.

Politics

3 d. ago NHS to use AI ‘alarm system’ to prevent future patient safety scandals in world

Health secretary Wes Streeting said the technology, a world-first to be introduced as part of a new 10-year plan for the health service, would save lives

Science

5 d. ago EU retaliation against Trump drug tariffs would be bad idea, says industry

European pharmaceutical body says it would be ‘negative for both sides’ if Brussels hits back on threatened US leviesThe European pharmaceutical industry has urged Brussels not to retaliate if Donald Trump brings in threatened tariffs on imported drugs, amid fears he could impose the levies as early as next week.The US president said last week that the sector-specific tariffs were coming “very soon”. There is concern in Brussels that he could impose them imminently to give himself further leverage ahead of his self-imposed 9 July deadline for trade deals with the EU and about 60 countries. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Stirling to launch 'tourist tax' consultation next month following council approval

Stirling's proposed scheme would impose a five-per cent levy, or 'tourist tax', on overnight stays in all forms of paid visitor accommodation within the council's jurisdiction.

Politics

6 d. ago Renfrew's Arkleston Road set for partial reopening after bridge crash

A traffic management plan was set to be introduced yesterday but it will now be initiated tomorrow.

Events

7 d. ago Cruise passengers to face tourist tax in major holiday destination

Travellers, including cruise passengers are set to face a new tourist tax in a major European holiday destination.

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian 'tourist tax' could bring in £1m as council urged to push forward

But while councillors welcomed the start of consultations agreed this week, the Tories branded the proposals a tourist tax which would hit local business and discourage visitors.

Economics

7 d. ago Rob Beckett issues apology to fans after cancelling Scotland gigs due to illness

‘Mock of the Week’ comedian has rescheduled shows in Aberdeen and Edinburgh due to ill-health

Politics

1 week ago Tourist taxes: be careful what you wish for, because holidaymakers have choices too

The Man Who Pays His Way: Fees for visitors are worthwhile only if they are substantial and change behaviour

Politics

1 week ago South Ayrshire Tourist Tax put on the back burner for two years

The upfront costs, a lack of definitive 'cash benefit', and industry opposition led to councillors agreeing to pause the project for at least a couple of years.

Events

2 w. ago South Ayrshire: The Scottish council, that covers Trump Turnberry, that has shelved tourist tax plans

A tourist tax is going ahead in Edinburgh, with a separate vote in Glasgow on Thursday, but South Ayrshire will no longer progress its own plans.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Tourist Tax' proposal could be put on hold at crunch meeting of South Ayrshire councillors

A report going before Cabinet on 17 June recommends that work on a possible levy should be paused.

Politics

3 w. ago Film crews take over Findlater Castle in Moray for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

With crews setting up and an all-star cast still to arrive, Findlater Castle in Moray will be closed to the public until July 25 to film The Odyssey.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump gets Dell, Uber, Goldman Sachs to pay Americans $1K for each baby born — if ‘beautiful bill’ passed

The ‘Trump accounts’ plan echoes a years-old proposal for ‘baby bonds’ introduced by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker

Economics

3 w. ago Tourist tax to be introduced in Norway after surge in visitors

The tax will be charged on overnight stays and may also be applied to cruise passengers visiting Norway

Politics

3 w. ago Let us tax visitors on overnight stays in England, mayors say

Mayors across England want to see visitors be taxed on overnight stays to contribute to local economies

Politics

3 w. ago Moment driver drags two police officers along road after fleeing traffic stop

Watch the moment a mother from Scotland drags two police officers down the road with her car after they pulled her over.

Events

4 w. ago Canary holidaymakers blow as another island warns of new tourist taxes

The Canary Island of Fuerteventura will start charging British holidaymakers a tourist tax if they want to visit its most beautiful locations, officials on the Spanish holiday hotspot have announced

Events