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there’s growing evidence that expanding the UK’s sugar levy could help tackle obesity

  • Written by: David M. Evans, Professor of Sociotechnical Futures, University of Bristol Business School, University of Bristol
there’s growing evidence that expanding the UK’s sugar levy could help tackle obesityLuis Molinero/Shutterstock

The UK government is considering expanding its sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and other sweetened beverages, as part of new proposals announced in April 2025. The Treasury confirmed it plans to move forward not only with broadening the tax but also with lowering the sugar threshold that triggers it from...

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