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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd

Milkshakes face price hike under government plans to extend sugar tax

Some 203 pre-packed milk-based drinks on the market - (Mondrian)

The government is proposing to extend the sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and similar drinks, impacting both dairy-based and non-dairy alternatives.

the move follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement in the autumn budget last year that the government would explore expanding the tax to encompass these beverages.

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