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UK drops plan to charge foreign visitors at museums
Original: UK decides against charging foreigners for museums
The UK government has abandoned a proposal to charge foreign tourists for entry to national museums. Announced in March as a way to boost funding, the idea was dropped after months of consultation, with the culture ministry warning it could also deter domestic visitors. The decision will reassure museums and tourism operators who feared higher costs would reduce attendance.
Why now: The government's U-turn on a funding proposal affecting tourists and cultural institutions is timely news for travellers and the museum sector.
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- UK decides against charging foreigners for museums · Le Monde
The government announced in March it would explore the idea of charging foreign visitors to boost funding. But after months of consultation, the culture ministry decided against the move, saying it could risk deterring domestic visitors as well.
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