Jamie Oliver to slap tax on sugary drinks at restaurants

British Chef and television presenter Jamie Oliver

British celebrity chef and healthy eating crusader Jamie Oliver has slapped a surcharge on sugary drinks sold throughout his restaurant empire.

After speaking out against the empty calories and nutritional hazards of fizzy, sugary drinks for kids, Oliver has made good on his protests and announced plans to add a 10p (60 sen) tax on beverages with added sugar in an interview with The Sunday Times.