tourism Tourist levy 'could generate £240million a year' for London Sir Sadiq Khan has welcomed new powers that will allow him to impose a levy on overnight stays in the capital By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 27 Nov 2025
Sadiq Khan How a 'tourist tax' would work in London as Mayor responds to proposed change Sadiq Khan has responded to reports he will be granted the power to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying in London overnight, which could raise up to £240 million a year. By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 19 Nov 2025