Multiple reports say the Labour government announces, in the King’s Speech, a measure described as an “overnight visitor levy” in England. The proposal would allow English regional mayors to introduce an additional charge on overnight stays, with the aim of raising revenue for local authorities. One outlet claims the levy could add around £100 to the cost of a two-week getaway, and suggests the policy may lead some people to cut or cancel holidays. The reports also argue it could place further pressure on struggling seaside towns that already face economic challenges. The bills’ provisions are presented as enabling mayors to set the charge rather than imposing a single national rate. The reporting provided does not detail exemptions, how the level would be calculated, or how proceeds would be spent. Overall, the accounts agree that the policy is framed as a new local taxation power linked to overnight visitor stays, and that it is introduced as part of the government’s legislative programme set out in the King’s Speech.