![]() Peggy Porschen said she would consider expanding her cake cafe business in countries other than Britain. Dee Corsi, boss of the New West End Company, which shared the figures, said a Covid recovery was being held back by the tax.Īlthough international visitors were slowly returning to London, they were hesitant to go on shopping sprees to the same extent, she said, adding: ‘The harmful impact of this tourist tax is being amplified as international visitors return in greater numbers.’ Last week, footfall in the West End – including in Oxford St and Bond St – was down 23 per cent compared to the same week in 2019. She described Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s refusal to re-introduce the scheme, ditched after Brexit, as an ‘own goal’ that could drive businesses, as well as wealthy shoppers, to Paris and Milan. ![]() ![]() Ms Rowland said the tax was one of several challenges for European businesses setting up shop in the UK and she would ‘certainly think twice’ about coming to London if in their shoes ![]() Pictured: Anda Rowland, who heads the Royal suitmaker Anderson & Sheppard in Savile Row (file photo). ![]()
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