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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Henry Saker-Clark

Holiday tax would drive jump in cost of holidays in England, say industry bosses

UK inflation is expected to remain above the 2% target when official figures for August are released on Wednesday amid a resurgence in price pressures across the key services sector (Alamy/PA) -

Britons would face an extra £100 or more on the cost of a fortnight’s holiday in England if the Government pushes ahead with plans to allow a holiday tax, hospitality and leisure bosses have warned.

Around 200 bosses of leading UK accommodation firms – including Butlin’s, Hilton and Travelodge – have told the Chancellor in a letter that “holidays are for relaxing, not taxing”.

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