2 h. ago Will London introduce a tourist tax? New modelling says it could raise £350m a year

Overcrowding, environmental damage, and strained infrastructure: could a tourist tax be the capital’s solution?

Economics

22 h. ago London tourist tax could raise £350million a year for the capital

New modelling shows a 3% levy on the cost of a room could generate £352million in extra income for the Mayor every year

Economics

5 d. ago Kate Middleton leaves fans stunned after 'humble' moment with William on surprise visit

During a surprise joint engagement at London’s Charing Cross hospital, the Princess of Wales introduced Prince William to a patient in a very informal way

Politics

1 week ago Brits feel they should be exempt from a ‘tourist tax’ for a UK holiday, finds survey

BRITS think they should be exempt from a “tourist tax” for a holiday in the UK, a survey suggests. Fifty-five per cent of those polled insist the proposed visitor levy should apply only to travellers from overseas. The tax could be enforced for anyone staying overnight at holiday accommodation such as hotels or Airbnb rentals....

Politics

1 week ago Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers

Society

2 w. ago Popular holiday destination dubbed 'little Paris' to introduce new tourist tax in 2026

Travellers heading to this city in 2026 will be stung by a new tourist tax, despite growing backlash from the hotel industry.

Politics

2 w. ago Online school and junior tennis: freedom, focus – and a quiet cost

Elite junior tennis players are flocking to online schools. The model offers flexibility and focus – but raises deeper questions about growth, pressure and childhoodIn a major study released recently in Epidemiology, conclusions were drawn – yet again – regarding how shutdowns and online learning were ultimately very damaging to kids’ emotional and mental health (obviously some cohorts of kids were more affected than others with financial security a big part of the calculation). This is no major surprise as parents and students alike weren’t happy with the remote learning environment.Yet despite this general consensus about online schooling not being as healthy as regular school, a new trend has exploded since Covid: the rapid growth of online schooling for tennis players and other athletes. Parents and their junior athletes feel that by being able to play several hours in the day instead of after school it will accelerate their progress in the sport while still leaving room for aca...

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2 w. ago Aston Martin and PUMA Introduce a Limited Selection in London

Aston Martin and PUMA Introduce a Limited Selection in London  Prestige Hong Kong

Politics

2 w. ago Federal judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

A federal judge's ruling allows Hawaii's new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026

Events

3 w. ago Tom Daley's My London: Borough Market, Buckingham Palace and the perfect first date

The Olympic gold medalist would introduce a mandatory knitting hour if he were Mayor of London

Politics

3 w. ago North London borough introduces ‘passport’ system for homeless people

North London borough introduces ‘passport’ system for homeless people  My London

Politics