Thursday, July 15, 2021

REPORT: TAX SUGARY AND SALTY FOOD

A major review for the UK government is calling for a tax on sugary and salty food products - and the prescription of vegetables.

It says people need to eat less sugar, salt and meat to save lives and protect the National Health Service and the environment.

The controversial National Food Strategy recommends some of the money raised by taxes should be spent on expanding free school meals in England.

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says it's just a set of recommendations.

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