Leeds is latest city to cancel Christmas market, citing ‘budget pressures’

Council can not afford Bonfire Night events and German market hit by rising travel and visa costs

Leeds has become the latest city to cancel its annual Christmas market and all its bonfire and fireworks celebrations due to significant budget pressures".

Towns and cities across the UK have seen large-scale public events dropped as councils and organisers struggle to fund them amid rising costs and the need to prioritise essential services.