We have listened to many voices and come to a conclusion that is sustainable, consistent with legislation and will enhance ...

Not much growth would come from that, nor would it come from some of the proposals to greatly expand the Child Tax Credit, which currently maxes out at $2,000-per child and would drop to $1,000 if no ...

I note that most news reports are using the term “tourist tax” for the soon-to-be introduced visitor levy being imposed by Edinburgh ...

Seven other councils across the country have announced plans to raise council tax by between 9.99% and 15% from April, citing ...

Some town councils and business groups have warned that the new parking charges in South Hams, Devon, will put people off ...

Edinburgh is to introduce Scotland’s first ever visitor levy, adding a 5% tax to overnight hotel stays. The fee, agreed by ...

Councillors voted to push back the start of the visitor levy transition period to 1 October, later than the original proposal ...

Businesses will need to apply the levy to any advance bookings made as of 1 October 2025 for stays on or after 24 July 2026.

A reader fears Edinburgh’s visitor levy will have a damaging impact on both visitor numbers and the hospitality industry ...

But Kirsty Wark has revealed she gets recognised more for a brief appearance in Doctor Who than anything she has done in her ...

Edinburgh City Council has voted to enforce a 5% charge on overnight stays in a bid to use the area's booming tourist trade to the local authority's advantage, but critics have hit back ...

A POPULAR toy shop chain with around 160 branches across the UK is closing two stores, with one waving goodbye to customers ...