Health experts have warned that Rachel Reeves’ plan to cut the price of biscuits and chocolate as part of cost-of-living help for struggling families could lead to the “overconsumption” of unhealthy foods.
The chancellor announced she would slash import tariffs on shopping basket staples, expected to include baked beans, marmalade, crisps, margarine, biscuits, chocolate and tomato ketchup, in a move which could save consumers a combined £150 million per year.
