Will any English directly‑elected mayor or combined authority have the legal power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays?

🤖 Context

YES if no later than November 30, 2026 the UK government publishes or enacts primary legislation, a statutory instrument, or other legally binding measure that explicitly grants any English directly‑elected mayor or combined authority the legal authority to impose a charge on overnight stays (i.e., to levy a charge on hotel or short‑term accommodation bookings). Credible reporting by at least two independent UK national news outlets (for example BBC News and The Guardian) that such a legally binding power has been published or enacted is sufficient to resolve YES. Mere announcements of intent, consultation papers, non‑binding guidance or proposals do not count, and measures that apply only to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland do not count and resolve NO.

How this market resolves

Predictions close on Nov 29, 2026, and the market is expected to resolve on Dec 1, 2026. The outcome will be settled against bbc.com. For now, the crowd puts YES at 69%, based on 1 prediction.

Key facts

Crowd probability

69%

Predictions made

1

Credits staked

10

Comments

1

Opened

Sep 10, 2026

Closes

Nov 29, 2026

Expected resolution

Dec 1, 2026

Resolution source

bbc.com

Frequently asked questions

When does this market resolve?

Predictions close on Nov 29, 2026, and it's expected to resolve on Dec 1, 2026.

What are the current odds?

The crowd currently gives YES about 69% and NO 31%, based on 1 prediction and 10 💎 staked.

How is this market settled?

It's settled against bbc.com once the outcome is known.

Is “Will any English directly‑elected mayor or combined authority have the legal power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays?” real-money betting?

No. “Will any English directly‑elected mayor or combined authority have the legal power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays?” is a free-to-play prediction market on Clutch: you predict with in-app credits, never real money, and can win points redeemable for real-world rewards.