The first so-called coastal tourist tax in the UK, set to be introduced in parts of Dorset, has been put on hold following opposition from hotels.

From BBC, a ballot of hoteliers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole approved the levy in May, which would require guests staying in larger hotels to pay an extra £2 per room, per night.

More than 40 hotels have lodged an appeal with the government over how the ballot was conducted.

The Accommodation Business Improvement District (Abid) said it would postpone its introduction until the autumn, pending the appeal.