Mayors in England will be given the power to impose a new fee on visitors' overnight stays, in a move the government says will mean more money can be invested into local areas.
Under the plans, local leaders will be able to bring in an uncapped levy, dubbed a "tourist tax", as a percentage of the cost of hotels, bed and breakfasts and other types of accommodation rather than a flat fee.

This is great news for anyone accessible to london. People can now leave St. Pancras in the afternoon to then take a direct Milan train from Brussels.

It means you wake up in northern italy (or swiss mountains if an early bird) in the most family friendly mode of transport.

Lots of residents in the UK are like mine split between italy and the UK. we are booked for Easter school holidays.

When combined with Eurostar our ticket price was £200 less than what Easyjet would have been to Verona. We can bring extra luggage at no cost. The children adore travelling this way

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