Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health

Children will have a healthier start to life after the government announced an extension of the soft drinks levy to more high-sugar drinks. Changes will apply the charge to pre-packaged milk-based and milk-alternative drinks with added sugar like supermarket milkshakes, flavoured milks, sweetened yoghurt drinks, chocolate milk drinks, and ready-to-drink coffees.

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