United Kingdom
Everything we have on United Kingdom — news from the SCALE desk and signals from the radars, in one feed.
Airbnb shares host data with UK councils
OTA Policy · Aug 26, 2026
Verify your UK listings comply with social housing rules.
London Hotel ADR +8% YoY, Occupancy 84.9% in June 2026
Market Pulse · Aug 25, 2026
Watch hotel ADR trends as a forward indicator for London STR autumn pricing.
Edinburgh's 5% Visitor Levy Now in Effect
Regulation · Aug 24, 2026
Configure booking systems to collect and remit Edinburgh's 5% visitor levy on the first 5 paid nights.
Edinburgh Visitor Levy: First Quarterly Returns Due
Regulation · Aug 24, 2026
File your first Edinburgh visitor levy quarterly return by 31 October 2026
Brighton STR Precedent: Full-time Holiday Lets at Risk
Regulation · Aug 24, 2026
Review your full-time STR: the Brighton ruling strengthens council enforcement against unpermitted holiday lets.
MTD ITSA Now Live: UK STR Hosts Must Report Quarterly
Regulation · Aug 24, 2026
Switch to HMRC-compliant quarterly digital reporting now or face penalties up to 100% of evaded tax.
Edinburgh Proposes 300% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes
Market Pulse · Aug 24, 2026
Model the impact of Edinburgh's proposed 300% second-home council tax premium on your margins before the 27 Aug vote.
Scotland Hotel ADR Up 8.5% YoY to £182.46 in June 2026
Market Pulse · Aug 24, 2026
Reprice Edinburgh listings to capture rising willingness to pay.
92 Unlicensed STLs Reported to Edinburgh Council Q1 2026/27
Market Pulse · Aug 24, 2026
Verify your Edinburgh STL licence status: 92 unlicensed operators were reported in Q1 2026.
The Two Regulatory Clocks Ticking on Guest EV Charging
Billy Karidis · Jul 15, 2026
The risk of taxing Cornwall
Louise Brace · Jun 3, 2026