In An Attempt To Beat Obesity, UK Rolls Out Sugar Tax
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 6, 2018
Top-selling brands such as Fanta, Ribena and Lucozade have already cut the sugar content of their products to avoid the tax, but Coca-Cola and Pepsi will both stick with the same recipes, which both contain more than 10 grammes per 100 ml.
British Teenagers Drink A Bathtub Of Sugary Drinks A Year: Report
Health | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 27, 2016
British teenagers consume sugary drinks equivalent of nearly a bathtub on average in a year, Cancer Research UK reported.
British Teens Drink a 'Bathtub' of Sugary Drinks a Year
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 22, 2016
British teenagers drink almost a bathtub full of sugary drinks each year, Cancer Research UK said on Tuesday as the charity urged the government to do more to improve children's diets.
Fact Box: Soda, Sugar Taxes Across the United States
Thomson Reuters | Friday November 4, 2016
Voters in four U.S. cities will decide on Tuesday whether they would like to tax sugary drinks, the latest in a series of such measures as officials and nutritionists seeks ways to address obesity, diabetes and other health epidemics.
Portugal to Levy Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks
Agence France-Presse | Monday October 17, 2016
Portugal's Socialist government will introduce a sugar tax on soft drinks in 2017 which is expected to raise 80 million euros ($88 million) for the nation's public health service, a budget bill presented Friday showed.
South Africans Sweet on Sugary Drinks Despite Fat Tax
AFP | Monday April 18, 2016
Manufacturers of sugar-sweetened drinks in South Africa believe the tax could lead to job losses.
In Sweet-Toothed Britain, Sugary Soda Levy May Have Limited Impact
Reuters | Friday March 18, 2016
With its surprise move to tax sugary drinks, Britain joins several Western countries battling a key suspect in rising rates of obesity and diabetes, but...
Britain To Impose Sugar Tax On Soft Drinks To Cut Obesity
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 16, 2016
Britain will impose a tax on excessive sugar levels in soft drinks, starting in two years' time, to cut down on spiralling childhood obesity levels, finance minister George Osborne said Wednesday.
Sugar Tax: For Supporters, 2016 May be the Sweet Spot
Reuters | Tuesday February 9, 2016
2016 could be the year of the sugar tax, as several large nations consider levies on sweetened food and drinks to battle obesity and fatten government coffers.
Carbon and Sugar Tax Can Have Environmental, Health Benefits
IANS | Wednesday February 3, 2016
A combination of a carbon tax on food and sugary drinks could lead to health benefits, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise up to £3.6 billion in revenue, says a research.
UK Plans Sugar Tax In Hospital Cafes By 2020 To Tackle Obesity
World News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 18, 2016
Britain plans to impose a "sugar tax" in hospitals and health centres across England to help tackle the growing problem of obesity and expected to generate up to 40 million pounds a year.
'Fat Tax' Can Boost Healthy Foods' Demand: Study
Health | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday December 27, 2015
Small price differences in food products, which mimic a "fat tax", can be highly effective in shifting consumer demand from high calorie to healthier low calorie alternatives, say authors of a study that included Indians.
British Prime Minister Faces Pressure Over Sugar Tax
IANS | Thursday July 13, 2017
British Prime Minister David Cameron is facing pressure to reverse his opposition to a sugar tax after the publication of a report that mooted a 10-20 percent levy to deal with childhood obesity.
Doctors Demand a 20% Tax on Sugary Drinks to Fight UK Obesity Epidemic
World News | www.theguardian.com | Monday July 13, 2015
Britain's doctors are calling for the government to impose a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened drinks to pay for subsidies on fruit and vegetables in an effort to slow the obesity epidemic.
In An Attempt To Beat Obesity, UK Rolls Out Sugar Tax
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 6, 2018
Top-selling brands such as Fanta, Ribena and Lucozade have already cut the sugar content of their products to avoid the tax, but Coca-Cola and Pepsi will both stick with the same recipes, which both contain more than 10 grammes per 100 ml.
British Teenagers Drink A Bathtub Of Sugary Drinks A Year: Report
Health | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 27, 2016
British teenagers consume sugary drinks equivalent of nearly a bathtub on average in a year, Cancer Research UK reported.
British Teens Drink a 'Bathtub' of Sugary Drinks a Year
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 22, 2016
British teenagers drink almost a bathtub full of sugary drinks each year, Cancer Research UK said on Tuesday as the charity urged the government to do more to improve children's diets.
Fact Box: Soda, Sugar Taxes Across the United States
Thomson Reuters | Friday November 4, 2016
Voters in four U.S. cities will decide on Tuesday whether they would like to tax sugary drinks, the latest in a series of such measures as officials and nutritionists seeks ways to address obesity, diabetes and other health epidemics.
Portugal to Levy Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks
Agence France-Presse | Monday October 17, 2016
Portugal's Socialist government will introduce a sugar tax on soft drinks in 2017 which is expected to raise 80 million euros ($88 million) for the nation's public health service, a budget bill presented Friday showed.
South Africans Sweet on Sugary Drinks Despite Fat Tax
AFP | Monday April 18, 2016
Manufacturers of sugar-sweetened drinks in South Africa believe the tax could lead to job losses.
In Sweet-Toothed Britain, Sugary Soda Levy May Have Limited Impact
Reuters | Friday March 18, 2016
With its surprise move to tax sugary drinks, Britain joins several Western countries battling a key suspect in rising rates of obesity and diabetes, but...
Britain To Impose Sugar Tax On Soft Drinks To Cut Obesity
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 16, 2016
Britain will impose a tax on excessive sugar levels in soft drinks, starting in two years' time, to cut down on spiralling childhood obesity levels, finance minister George Osborne said Wednesday.
Sugar Tax: For Supporters, 2016 May be the Sweet Spot
Reuters | Tuesday February 9, 2016
2016 could be the year of the sugar tax, as several large nations consider levies on sweetened food and drinks to battle obesity and fatten government coffers.
Carbon and Sugar Tax Can Have Environmental, Health Benefits
IANS | Wednesday February 3, 2016
A combination of a carbon tax on food and sugary drinks could lead to health benefits, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise up to £3.6 billion in revenue, says a research.
UK Plans Sugar Tax In Hospital Cafes By 2020 To Tackle Obesity
World News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 18, 2016
Britain plans to impose a "sugar tax" in hospitals and health centres across England to help tackle the growing problem of obesity and expected to generate up to 40 million pounds a year.
'Fat Tax' Can Boost Healthy Foods' Demand: Study
Health | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday December 27, 2015
Small price differences in food products, which mimic a "fat tax", can be highly effective in shifting consumer demand from high calorie to healthier low calorie alternatives, say authors of a study that included Indians.
British Prime Minister Faces Pressure Over Sugar Tax
IANS | Thursday July 13, 2017
British Prime Minister David Cameron is facing pressure to reverse his opposition to a sugar tax after the publication of a report that mooted a 10-20 percent levy to deal with childhood obesity.
Doctors Demand a 20% Tax on Sugary Drinks to Fight UK Obesity Epidemic
World News | www.theguardian.com | Monday July 13, 2015
Britain's doctors are calling for the government to impose a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened drinks to pay for subsidies on fruit and vegetables in an effort to slow the obesity epidemic.
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