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Tourism tax to be charged as a percentage of cost

The tourism tax in England will be charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation rather than as a flat fee, the Government has announced.

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By Dan Peters | 10 September 2026
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The tourism tax in England will be charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation rather than as a flat fee, the Government has announced.

It comes after a consultation on the overnight visitor levy.

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