Soft beverages tax ‘making drinks companies cut sugar”

The upcoming introduction of a tax on soft drinks with a high sugar content by the government is already prompting manufacturers to make changes to their formulas, Chancellor Philip Hammond observed during this week's Budget speech.

He explained: "I can confirm today the final rates of 18 and 24 pence per litre for the main and higher bands respectively.  

"But producers are already reformulating sugar out of their drinks, which means a lower revenue forecast for this tax."

Although cutting obesity was the primary reason for the introduction of the levy,  the changes will also be good news for the dental health of children as they consume less sugar.

According to the British Dental Association, the number of admissions of children to hospital for tooth extractions has increased by ten per cent in the past four years.

It has called for further taxes on sugary food and drink to be introduced, with the revenue raised to fund oral health schemes.

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