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Tax on snacks would help reduce obesity, say experts

Written by Melissa Moody
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5th Sep 2019 - 08:47

Researchers writing in the British Medical Journal  (BMJ) have said  that the UK’s love of sweet snacks means it should consider taxing food as well as drinks, which would lead to a drop in sales e

Soft drinks linked to increase in early death, study suggests

Written by Melissa Moody
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4th Sep 2019 - 09:48

While the study cannot prove soft drinks are a driver of an increased risk of death, the researchers say the work – which is the largest study of its kind – supports recent public health efforts to

No-deal Brexit leak predicts food shortages

Written by Melissa Moody
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19th Aug 2019 - 08:38

The document, Operation Yellowhammer, which was leaked to The Times, has predicted shortages of some fresh foods in addition to price rises as a ‘likely scenario’ if the UK leaves without a withdra