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Ministers announced on Thursday that English mayors can now introduce a levy on overnight stays in hotels and Airbnbs. Labour metro mayors have agreed to cap any charge at 5%, though the government's plan has no upper limit. Hospitality businesses are worried about job losses and a hit to the economy from the new tax.
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