Council leaders and mayors in England will receive new powers to impose unlimited taxes on tourists for overnight stays, shrugging off warnings from business leaders that the measure could damage the tourism industry.

England’s mayors are set to be given powers to introduce an uncapped tourist tax charged as a percentage levy on accommodation costs for overnight visitors. Hospitality leaders have warned the proposed tax could put jobs at risk,

A similar proposal exists in Edinburgh; two cities in England run voluntary schemes.

Tourist tax plans will be ‘hugely damaging’, warn holiday firms - Premier Inn owner Whitbread and Butlin’s were among those to criticise the plans to allow mayors to introduce tourist taxes.

The Bayeux Tapestry is being unveiled to the public at the British Museum on Thursday morning. On loan until September 2027, the 70-metre-long artefact has returned to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,

The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman conquest of England, has been loaned to the British Museum in London until July 2027

There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.

The Bayeux Tapestry goes on show to the general public at the British Museum in London. Advertisement. About our ads

Police say the arrests are not connected to incidents linked to Jewish and Iranian communities in London earlier this year.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service. A 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were detained in London on Wednesday on suspicion

The Metropolitan Police said that a 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were detained today at two locations in London.

Counter Terrorism Policing London arrest man and woman in London as part of investigation into suspected National Security Act offences

Other stars involved include Dame Kelly Holmes, Gabby Logan, Jill Scott and Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny.

The Princess of Wales made an unannounced appearance in Liverpool to support the launch of her husband's suicide prevention toolkit. Prince William had originally been set to attend the event at Everton Football Club on his own,

The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool as she joined her husband, Prince William, to promote suicide prevention on Thursday, which was World Suicide

The Prince of Wales will join sports stars Dame Kelly Holmes and Jill Scott in Liverpool to launch a new toolkit on World Suicide Prevention Day.

London Ambulance Service confirmed it received reports of a stabbing on Bromley High Street at around 2.19pm on Thursday, 10 September. Four people were hospitalised, including one in a critical condition,

Seven men have been arrested after four men were stabbed in an altercation on Bromley High Street, with one victim in a critical condition.

Latest updates as emergency services say four people have been taken to hospital and seven people arrested after quadruple stabbing on Bromley High Street

Four men have been taken to hospital with stab wounds, one in a life-threatening condition, and police arrested seven suspects after the incident in Bromley High Street.