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DEVOLUTION

Tourist tax could pave way to greater fiscal devolution

Enabling mayors in England to levy tourist taxes could pave the way for greater fiscal devolution, a think-tank has suggested.

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By Martin Ford | 28 October 2025
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Enabling mayors in England to levy tourist taxes could pave the way for greater fiscal devolution, a think-tank has suggested.

The Centre for Cities has published a report proposing England's mayors be enabled to adopt a tourist tax along the lines of that in Scotland.

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