'Day that changed the world forever' and 'Mayors plot hols tax'
UK newspapers are covering a range of topics, including the controversy over a new tourist tax for English mayors and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Other headlines highlight concerns over rising energy costs and celebrity news.
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This summary reflects the diverse political and social concerns currently shaping the UK public discourse, from local economic policy to historical remembrance.
Image caption, Several of Friday's papers lead on the news that from early 2028, local mayors in England will be able to impose a tourist tax. The Guardian notes that the move has been "welcomed" by regional leaders, but ministers are facing "outrage" from the hospitality industry, which it says was expecting much stricter controls on how much could be charged and how the money will be used.
Image caption, The Daily Mail accuses Burnham of "launching another raid on struggling families", estimating the unlimited overnight visitor levy would cost holiday makers approximately £1.6bn by the end of the decade.
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