UK Government Targets Sugary Milkshakes with New 'Milkshake Tax'

The UK government is planning to extend the existing sugar tax, currently applied to fizzy drinks, to include milkshakes and other milk-based beverages.

This move aims to reduce sugar consumption as part of an ongoing anti-obesity campaign. The proposed changes would end the current exemption for dairy and non-dairy drinks, potentially increasing prices for popular milkshakes unless manufacturers lower their sugar content. Government analysis suggests that 93% of pre-packed milk-based drinks could be affected.

Critics argue that the sugar tax has had limited impact on public health so far.