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Overnight Visitor Levy Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill to give local areas powers connected to overnight visitor levies, supporting local investment and tourism management.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names 'Overnight Visitor Levy Bill' in legislative programme; core source document for the thread

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked commitment

King's Speech announces Overnight Visitor Levy Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Overnight Visitor Levy Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to give local areas powers connected to overnight visitor levies, supporting local investment and tourism management.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)