Tourism Tax Shake-Up: Labour mayors are pushing ahead with new powers to charge an overnight visitor levy on hotels, B&Bs and holiday lets, with a proposed 5% cap drawing warnings from hospitality bosses that it could hit jobs and raise the cost of UK breaks. Local Implementation Watch: The East Midlands is moving closer to a nightly tourist tax after the region’s mayor gained new powers, with Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire potentially next. Travel Disruption: A major UK air traffic control failure has wiped out thousands of flights, leaving passengers stranded and airlines cancelling routes, with compensation described as unlikely for many. Heritage Hit: London’s sold-out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens to the public, with record ticket sales and “Tapestry-mania” driving demand for the Norman Conquest display at the British Museum. On-the-Ground Caravan Reality: A Dudley traveller site has been criticised as a “huge waste of cash” after fewer than half of pitches were used over recent years. Family & Work Travel Costs: New holiday pay record-keeping rules are causing compliance headaches for UK employers, raising the risk of tribunal claims. Dog-Friendly Dining Trend: Chelsea’s Chalk Freehouse is now serving Sunday roasts for dogs, as “doggy caviar” and canine menus spread through UK dining.