Posts Tagged ‘sugar tax’
Most adults in the UK would back plans to expand the sugar tax
A recent survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed that most adults in the UK would back plans to expand the current sugar tax. A poll that was carried out as part of this year’s National Smile Month campaign found that 61% of people would support extending the sugar levy to cover additional […]
New poll suggests British adults support pudding tax
A new poll carried out by the Oral Health Foundation suggests that British adults would support a ‘pudding tax.’ A recent survey revealed that 54% of Brits would back a pudding tax, which would increase the price of desserts and other sweet foods, including biscuits and confectionary. Support was particularly strong amongst young people, with […]
Irish dentists angered by unspent sugar tax windfall
Northern Irish dentists have reacted angrily to the news that millions of pounds raised by a sugar tax has not been spent by Stormont. The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland accused officials of allowing more than £12 million raised by the sugar levy to slip into a “black hole.” Dentists had been under the […]
Leading UK dentist suggests plans to banish ‘sugar chicanes’ in shops
One of the UK’s most senior dental professionals has called for a ban on ‘sugar chicanes’ in shops and supermarkets. Professor Michael Escudier, dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, claims that shops should be forced to get rid of enticing displays of sweets and chocolate bars by the […]
New sugar tax comes into play in the UK
A tax on sugary drinks has come into force across the UK. As of Friday 6th April 2018, prices on certain products will increase in line with a new sugar levy, which is designed to tackle rising rates of obesity and dental health issues. The government revealed plans to introduce the tax in 2017 and […]
Calls for 20% Sugar Tax on All Confectionary and Ban on Promotions
Calls have been made for a ban on price promotions and discounts as well as a 20% sugar tax an all sweets, chocolate and confectionery, to reduce the amount of sugar we consume amid reports that some chocolate sharing bags contain as much as four times the recommended daily intake of sugar for adults. Even […]
Sugar tax to be enforced in April 2018 following parliamentary vote
Members of Parliament have voted in favour of enforcing a sugar tax, which will come into play in April 2018. Parliament voted in favour of the levy as part of budget plans, which were up for debate before MPs take time away to campaign for the General Election in June. New taxes will mean that […]
NHS Chiefs Consider Blanket Ban on Sugary Drinks in Hospitals
NHS chiefs in England are considering a blanket ban on the sale of sugary drinks in hospitals across the country. Chief executive of NHS England, Simon Stevens, explained that executives are currently debating whether to introduce a ban or introduce a tax on sugary drinks sold in hospitals in England. By doing this, Mr Stevens […]
NHS England Sets the Precedent as Plans to Impose Sugar Tax are Announced
NHS England has set a precedent by becoming the first organisation to impose a sugar tax on certain products. Sugary drinks sold in hospital cafes and community medical centres in England will carry a levy in the coming years, it has been confirmed. Chief executive of NHS England, Simon Stevens, confirmed that a 20% sugar […]
British Association of Dental Therapist Backs Sugar Tax
The British Association of Dental Therapists has backed calls to introduce a sugar tax in the UK. The BADT has urged the government to follow the example of Mexico, where a sugar tax has reduced sales of sugary and fizzy drinks by 12 percent. The BADT has expressed support for a new sugar tax in […]
