Citing studies that link increased sugar intake with obesity and type 2 diabetes, the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) has recommended imposition of tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to fight type 2 diabetes…
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BMA advocates 20% tax hike on sugary drinks to curb obesity
The British Medical Association is calling for 20 per cent tax hike on sugary drinks as a means to curb obesity crisis in the UK. The suggestion is one of the many…
UK motorists losing millions owing to new car tax system confusion: AA
UK’s motorists are losing out almost £38 million a year due to confusion over the new car tax system introduced in October, the country’s biggest motoring organization, AA, has said. According to…
UK slaps new tax rate ‘Google Tax’ on multinationals
The British government has imposed a new tax rate dubbed ‘Google Tax’ on multinational companies trying to avoid paying their fair share of taxes to Treasury coffers. The levy — nicknamed the…