Rachel Reeves' budget has been met with anger by hotel bosses. The chancellor unveiled her plans on November 26, much to the upset of many British business owners.

Ahead of the Budget it was announced that mayors in England will be given the power to impose a charge on visitors staying overnight in hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses and holiday lets. The government said the funds raised from the charge could be invested in local transport, infrastructure and to support the visitor economy .

However, UKHospitality said the extra fee would be passed on to consumers and undermine the government’s aim of reducing the cost of living . Scotland and Wales are already introducing similar taxes, so the decision will bring England in line with them.

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