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The UK government is considering broadening the sugar tax to include milkshakes, lattes, and non-dairy alternatives. This move comes after a 46% decrease in sugar content in soft drinks due to the tax introduced in 2016. The tax currently applies to drinks with 5% sugar content, but proposals suggest lowering the threshold to 4%. Critics argue that the tax has not effectively reduced obesity rates and question its expansion.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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