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A proposed tourist tax levy in England, which applies to accommodation, threatens the visitor economy.
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Updated Sep 13
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What happened
A proposed tourist tax levy in England, which applies to accommodation, threatens the visitor economy.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Strategic authorities in England are considering the introduction of local visitor levies.Sub-event
Proposed levy in England threatens visitor economy and is supported by local leaders.1 source
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Rachel Reeves
British politician and current Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1979)
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Federation of Small Businesses
organization
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