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Tourist Tax Powers for English City Mayors

English city mayors gain powers to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays. Discover how this will fund local projects and the mixed reaction from leaders.

UK Tourist Taxes: What Visitors Pay in 2025

Discover which UK cities charge tourist taxes, how much they cost, and where your money goes. Essential reading for travellers planning UK visits from 2025 onwards.

Lambeth Council Calls for London Tourist Tax

Lambeth Council is pushing for a new 'tourist tax' across London. The overnight levy on hotels and short-term lets aims to support local services strained by millions of visitors. Read the full proposal.

17-year-old dies in Harrow shopping centre fall

A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from a height at St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow. Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Read the latest updates.

Balmoral's Royal Pyramid Closes for Repairs

The mysterious pyramid at Balmoral Estate, built by Prince Albert as a tribute to his wife Queen Victoria, has been temporarily closed to visitors due to structural concerns and growing overtourism pressures at the Scottish royal residence.

Cairo tourism plummets as visitor numbers crash

Egypt's tourism industry faces unprecedented challenges as visitor numbers to Cairo's iconic attractions, including the Pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures, show dramatic decline according to recent statistics.

LA Gym Bans Trans Member From Lesbian Area

A Los Angeles fitness centre sparks controversy after excluding a transgender member from women-only spaces, igniting heated debate about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion policies.

Dodgers Fan's World Series Ball Security Nightmare

A Los Angeles Dodgers supporter's dream of catching a World Series home run ball turned into a security nightmare at Rogers Centre, raising serious questions about fan safety protocols.

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Reappears After Solar Vanishing

In a stunning astronomical breakthrough, the mysterious interstellar visitor 3I/Atlas has unexpectedly reappeared after vanishing behind the Sun's glare, challenging everything scientists thought they knew about cosmic travellers.

Canadian blown away by Newcastle's unexpected charms

A Canadian visitor shares his stunning revelations about Newcastle upon Tyne, praising its architecture, friendly locals, and vibrant atmosphere in a viral social media post that's challenging perceptions of the North East.

Hull Named UK's Worst Tourist Destination

The historic port city of Hull has received the unwelcome title of Britain's least appealing tourist destination, ranking among the world's most disappointing places to visit according to a comprehensive international survey.

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