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Do the Criticisms of a Sugar Tax Stack Up? – Blog
Originally posted on Huffpost Politics on 18 April 2016 by Chris Askew. It’s been almost a month since George Osborne announced a soft drinks levy in the Budget. While the measure remains popular with the public, some have challenged the...
Obesity Health Alliance Welcomes Sugar Levy Announcement – Statement
The Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of 30 national health charities, medical colleges and campaign groups, has today welcomed the announcement in the Budget of a tax on the soft drinks industry. They said in a joint statement: "This is a...
Obesity campaign group concerned about delay to Government Childhood Obesity Strategy – Statement
Members of the Obesity Health Alliance, a campaign group which formed last November to tackle obesity, have expressed concern about the increased risks to children’s health caused by the delay of the Government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy. The...