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.
Category : Devolution
England grants mayors power to implement tourist tax
Local leaders in England can now impose a tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local priorities. Discover how this devolution move will impact cities and tourism.
New 'Bed Tax' on UK Hotels and B&Bs Approved
English mayors can now impose a local tourist tax on hotel stays, potentially raising £500m yearly. Sadiq Khan could gain £200m for London. Discover the impact.
Labour MP: Devolution bill discriminates against Cornwall
Labour MP Perran Moon warns the English Devolution Bill ignores Cornwall's national minority status, fuelling resentment and Cornish nationalism. Read the full story.
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Labour MP: Devolution Bill 'Discriminates' Against Cornwall
Labour MP Perran Moon warns the English Devolution Bill ignores Cornwall's national minority status, threatening a constitutional crisis. Read why he vows to oppose it.
DWP: Millions cannot claim £25 cold weather payment
The DWP reveals millions won't get the £25 Cold Weather Payment due to specific eligibility rules. Find out if you qualify and what alternative support is available in Scotland.
Swinney Urged to Apologise for SNP Covid Response
First Minister John Swinney faces mounting pressure to apologise for the SNP government's criticised Covid pandemic response. Bereaved families demand accountability as inquiry reveals damning findings.
SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
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Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood, rules out frontline return
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announces she will step down as an MSP, citing family time pressures. She reveals no political prize could change her mind. Read her full story.
Sturgeon's 'Gold Command' Covid meetings lacked transparency
Nicola Sturgeon's informal 'gold command' meetings during the pandemic reduced government transparency and sidelined the Scottish Cabinet, a Covid inquiry has found. Discover the full findings.
Swinney denies breaking SNP tax pledge in manifesto
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.
Scotland Considers Controversial Sex-Selective Abortion Plans
Scottish ministers are considering proposals to allow sex-selective abortions, sparking outrage from politicians and campaigners who call the plans 'morally repugnant'.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
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Swinney 'open' to Scottish grooming gangs inquiry
First Minister John Swinney praises survivor's courage and confirms he is open to a national inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland following a victim's powerful letter.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Badenoch's Scotland remarks spark constitutional row
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm after suggesting the UK government could override Scottish policies, drawing fierce criticism from Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the general election.
UK Fireworks Ban: Major Update to Bonfire Night Rules
Exclusive: New government regulations could transform traditional fireworks displays across Britain with stricter controls and potential local bans.
Swinney pledges cooperation with Westminster in Glasgow speech
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has extended an olive branch to the UK government, pledging constructive cooperation while reaffirming Scotland's right to pursue independence through democratic means.
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Birmingham Mayor demands greater devolution powers
Birmingham Mayor Andy Street joins forces with Labour's Dan Jarvis in unprecedented cross-party alliance demanding Westminster devolve real power and funding to England's regions.
Starmer meets Scottish First Minister in Downing Street
Keir Starmer hosts Scotland's First Minister John Swinney in first Downing Street meeting, signalling new era of cooperation between UK and devolved governments.
Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
Scottish Post Office victims excluded from compensation
Exclusive investigation reveals Scottish victims of the Horizon IT scandal face compensation delays as devolution creates bureaucratic hurdles, leaving them in financial limbo while English counterparts receive payments.
Home Office forces Scottish minister on 500-mile trip
Scottish First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office after UK government officials refuse to travel to Inverness, forcing Justice Secretary to make 1,000-mile round trip to Edinburgh instead.
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Home Office snubs Scottish minister's meeting request
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office 'discourtesy' after officials refuse meeting in Inverness, escalating tensions over UK government engagement with devolved nations.
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