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Jeremy Hunt urged to scrap 'tourist tax' within weeks in Budget and give London significant economic boost

Source: PA

Jeremy Hunt was urged on Monday to scrap the “tourist tax” within weeks and give London a significant economic boost.

The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to probe the benefits and disadvantages of the levy.

It is set to report back before the March 6 Budget.

As Chancellor, Rishi Sunak abolished tax free shopping for tourists in 2020.

The perk had allowed tourists from outside the EU to claim

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