Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into effect
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The 'Sugar Tax' will help to reduce sugar in soft drinks and tackle childhood obesity.
From Friday (6 April 2018), millions of children across the UK will benefit from the Government's key milestone in tackling childhood obesity, as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into effect.
The tax on soft drinks, commonly referred to as the 'Sugar Tax', has already resulted in over 50% of manufacturers reducing the sugar content of drinks since it was announced in March 2016 – the equivalent of 45 million kg of sugar every year.
Soft drinks manufacturers who don't reformulate will pay the levy, which is expected to raise £240 million each year. This money will go towards doubling the Primary Sports Premium, the creation of a Healthy Pupils Capital Fund to help schools upgrade their sports facilities, and give children access to top quality PE equipment.
The levy will also give a funding boost for healthy school breakfast clubs.
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Robert Jenrick MP visited t...
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