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Spain's £15 tourist tax in chaos as popular region delays strict rule

Spain's £15 tourist tax in chaos as popular region delays strict rule

In a huge victory for Brits, Spain's region of Catalonia - which includes hotspots such as Barcelona and Costa Brava - has postponed doubling its tourist tax ahead of the peak summer season

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