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Glasgow Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
'First-ever' market event to be held in Clarkston in August
I Love Clarkston announced it will be hosting its 'first-ever' I Love Clarkston Food Market on Saturday, August 17. Confirming the event on Facebook, the local Business Improvement District said they will be revealing the 'amazing food vendors' who will be attending the event 'very soon'. They also said a car boot sale will be held at the market. READ MORE: Still Game legend announced exciting Glasgow event In the post, I Love Clarkston said: "Our first-ever I Love Clarkston Food Market is just around the corner, and we're excited. "We'll be revealing our amazing food vendors very soon, but that's not all. There's also a car boot sale happening on the same day. "Saturday, August 17. Clarkston."
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
New safety officers to start evening patrols in York
A new scheme to keep people enjoying nights out in York safe is launching this Night Safe Officer programme, run by the city's Business Improvement District (BID), will start on Friday and run until early January, every Friday and Saturday night from 20:00 to 02:00 officers wearing hi-vis jackets will patrol the streets during those times with the aim of tackling anti-social behaviour and keeping noise levels manager Carl Alsop said the officers will be there to support emergency services with any potential incidents that could occur in the evenings, or to provide support for people visiting bars and clubs. "We're thrilled to launch the Night Safe Officers programme as part of our ongoing commitment to a safer and more enjoyable York," he BID has already funded marshals who are on duty at taxi ranks and the riverside area to reduce street fights, public urination and noise Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, added the scheme was able to go ahead due to the commission's £14,473 said: "Everyone has the right to be safe and feel safe when visiting York and North Yorkshire, and I am delighted we've been able to support York BID in deterring crime and anti-social behaviour while making York even safer for residents, businesses and visitors."The investment will help to establish a visible, reassuring presence for people who are enjoying York's amazing nightlife, and further enhance the welcoming environment that visitors have come to expect from our city." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
South Wales Guardian
22-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
No plans for England tourism tax, No 10 insists, after claims Rayner backed one
The Deputy Prime Minister has been pushing for councils to be allowed to introduce a tax on tourism in their areas as part of the Government's devolution agenda, according to several media reports. Rachel Reeves, however, is said to have blocked the move for fear it would reduce revenues for businesses struggling with higher national insurance contributions and a rise in the minimum wage already brought in by the Government. The Prime Minister's official spokesman would not be drawn into saying whether there were plans for such a tax. 'We have previously said there's no plans to introduce a tourism tax in England,' the spokesman said. He added: 'Places can already choose to introduce a levy on overnight stays through working with their local tourism sector, using the accommodation Business Improvement District model. 'Tourism obviously plays an important role in the UK's economy. Inbound tourism is the UK's third largest service export. 'The UK is the seventh most-visited country in the world, and we're committed to continuing to support the sector.' Pressed again whether a tourism tax had been shelved after an intervention from the Treasury, the spokesman said: 'Well, there's no plans to introduce it.' Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier sidestepped a question about Ms Rayner's call for a tourist tax. Asked for her response, Ms Reeves said she had made decisions on tax in last year's 'once-in-a-generation budget' which was intended to 'fix the mess' left by the Conservatives. She added: 'We'll have another budget later this year, and I'll be setting out our tax policy there.' A similar levy already exists in Scotland, and the Welsh Government is also in the process of introducing a tourism tax. Tourists staying in countries across Europe are required to pay local taxes aimed at offsetting the impact of large numbers of visitors.
South Wales Argus
22-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
No plans for England tourism tax, No 10 insists, after claims Rayner backed one
The Deputy Prime Minister has been pushing for councils to be allowed to introduce a tax on tourism in their areas as part of the Government's devolution agenda, according to several media reports. Rachel Reeves, however, is said to have blocked the move for fear it would reduce revenues for businesses struggling with higher national insurance contributions and a rise in the minimum wage already brought in by the Government. The Prime Minister's official spokesman would not be drawn into saying whether there were plans for such a tax. 'We have previously said there's no plans to introduce a tourism tax in England,' the spokesman said. He added: 'Places can already choose to introduce a levy on overnight stays through working with their local tourism sector, using the accommodation Business Improvement District model. 'Tourism obviously plays an important role in the UK's economy. Inbound tourism is the UK's third largest service export. 'The UK is the seventh most-visited country in the world, and we're committed to continuing to support the sector.' Pressed again whether a tourism tax had been shelved after an intervention from the Treasury, the spokesman said: 'Well, there's no plans to introduce it.' Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is reported to have blocked plans for a tourism tax in England (Yui Mok/PA) Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier sidestepped a question about Ms Rayner's call for a tourist tax. Asked for her response, Ms Reeves said she had made decisions on tax in last year's 'once-in-a-generation budget' which was intended to 'fix the mess' left by the Conservatives. She added: 'We'll have another budget later this year, and I'll be setting out our tax policy there.' A similar levy already exists in Scotland, and the Welsh Government is also in the process of introducing a tourism tax. Tourists staying in countries across Europe are required to pay local taxes aimed at offsetting the impact of large numbers of visitors.
Leader Live
22-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
No plans for England tourism tax, No 10 insists, after claims Rayner backed one
The Deputy Prime Minister has been pushing for councils to be allowed to introduce a tax on tourism in their areas as part of the Government's devolution agenda, according to several media reports. Rachel Reeves, however, is said to have blocked the move for fear it would reduce revenues for businesses struggling with higher national insurance contributions and a rise in the minimum wage already brought in by the Government. The Prime Minister's official spokesman would not be drawn into saying whether there were plans for such a tax. 'We have previously said there's no plans to introduce a tourism tax in England,' the spokesman said. He added: 'Places can already choose to introduce a levy on overnight stays through working with their local tourism sector, using the accommodation Business Improvement District model. 'Tourism obviously plays an important role in the UK's economy. Inbound tourism is the UK's third largest service export. 'The UK is the seventh most-visited country in the world, and we're committed to continuing to support the sector.' Pressed again whether a tourism tax had been shelved after an intervention from the Treasury, the spokesman said: 'Well, there's no plans to introduce it.' Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier sidestepped a question about Ms Rayner's call for a tourist tax. Asked for her response, Ms Reeves said she had made decisions on tax in last year's 'once-in-a-generation budget' which was intended to 'fix the mess' left by the Conservatives. She added: 'We'll have another budget later this year, and I'll be setting out our tax policy there.' A similar levy already exists in Scotland, and the Welsh Government is also in the process of introducing a tourism tax. Tourists staying in countries across Europe are required to pay local taxes aimed at offsetting the impact of large numbers of visitors.
