The UK government has introduced legislation in the King's Speech to give mayors power to charge a tourist tax on visitors staying in accommodation in English cities and regions.

The King's Speech outlined the Overnight Visitor Levy Bill, granting mayors in English cities and regions powers to impose a tourist tax on overnight accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, and holiday lets, welcomed by London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and Liverpool's Steve Rotheram but opposed by UKinbound and holiday rentals firm Awaze; Manchester already operates a £1-per-night voluntary levy since April 2023.