Britain taxes milkshakes to help fight child obesity 


By AGENCY

Pre-packaged milkshakes and yoghurt drinks are the next to see a hike in taxes in Britain as the country continues to battle rising child obesity. (This image is human-created, AI-aided)

The British government extended a sugar tax to include milkshakes on Nov 25 (2025) as part of the fight against obesity and tooth decay in children.

The levy will affect pre-packaged milkshakes, ready-to-go coffees and sweetened yoghurt drinks, but not ones made in cafes and restaurants, it said.

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