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Scottish government announces £5m Princes Street fire support

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By Morag Kinniburgh, James Delaney Verified
| Yahoo Canada Verified
Businesses affected by a major fire on Edinburgh's Princes Street will be able to claim part of a £5m package of support announced by the Scottish government. The city centre street has remained partially closed following the blaze at the former Debenhams store earlier this month. Buses have been diverted and tram services are only operating in the west of the city, leading to reduced footfall for bars, restaurants and shops in Leith.
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'Edinburgh is open' plea as tram traffic dwindles in fire aftermath

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By Morag Kinniburgh, James Delaney Verified
| Yahoo Verified
The "ding" of the tram bell as services arrived at Constitution Street in Leith used to be an early warning to the area's bar owners that possible customers were en route. But businesses in Edinburgh's port are reporting a dramatic drop in footfall after the line was suspended in the wake of a building fire on Princes Street earlier this month.
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Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?

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By James Delaney Verified, Andrew Picken Verified, Aimee Stanton Verified
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Edinburgh has become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax. The visitor levy, which comes into effect on Friday, will see those staying overnight in hotels, bed and breakfasts and self-catering accommodation, charged an additional 5% on top of their original booking cost. It is hoped the charge, which aims to raise about £50m annually, could be used to fund improvements to the capital, including new housing, cultural initiatives and a wider police presence.
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