Ensure local authorities cannot impose an overnight 'tourist tax' on UK citizens

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openDepartment for Culture, Media and Sportby Brian JohnsonOpened 21 September 2026

Background

Plans to allow local authorities to charge an overnight visitor levy 'tourist tax' must not apply to UK Citizens.

Additional details

Ensure that any local authorities who choose to impose an overnight tourist tax on people for visiting their areas cannot apply it to UK citizens who often already pay substantial taxes for living in the country.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 779776.