Impose 'Fat Taxes' on Unhealthy Food, Say Brit Docs
Ministers have been urged by leading Brit docs to impose 'fat taxes' on unhealthy food and introduce cigarette-style warnings to children about the dangers of a poor diet
Ministers have been urged by leading Brit docs to impose 'fat taxes' on unhealthy food and introduce cigarette-style warnings to children about the dangers of a poor diet
A senior council insider said: “We will do everything in our powers to make sure it goes through and are confident it will.”
David Herne, of the Greater Manchester Directors of Public Health Group, said: “We would certainly support action that seeks to address the continuing challenge of childhood obesity.”
Fat Tax for Obese at UK Crematoriums on the Anvil
Family members in the UK could be asked to pay 40 pounds extra if their cremated loved ones are overweight.
Family members in the UK could be asked to pay 40 pounds extra if their cremated loved ones are overweight.
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'Fat Tax' on Sodas may Help Curb Obesity
New York leaders are pressing for a so-called fat tax on the soft drinks industry, saying that sweet beverages are responsible for an upsurge of obesity across the United States.
New York leaders are pressing for a so-called fat tax on the soft drinks industry, saying that sweet beverages are responsible for an upsurge of obesity across the United States.
British Expert Calls for Fat Tax on Unhealthy Foods to Save Children
Joining the increasingly strident chorus against fat tax on unhealthy foods, a British expert warned that children could be eating their way to death.
Joining the increasingly strident chorus against fat tax on unhealthy foods, a British expert warned that children could be eating their way to death.
