London tourist tax set to be introduced, here’s everything you need to know

London is preparing to introduce a new tourist tax that would charge overnight visitors a fee on stays in hotels and short-term rentals such as Airbnbs. The move follows a recommendation from a cross-party oversight committee of the Greater London Authority (GLA).

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has voiced support for the tourist tax plans, but has said he will not comment on “speculation” and would wait for confirmation from the Government before making any concrete preparations to roll out the…