Many think a sugar tax will be good for everyone’s health. They believe it will lower sugar consumption. They want this tax to include any chocolate or other sweets. If these cost more they think fewer people will buy them. Others feel this is a bad idea and that it only hurts low income people without really affecting health. Some also think the government shouldn’t be trying to control what we choose to eat or drink.

Key Takeaways:

• Everyone needs a personalized plan for their finances, based on their own lifestyle and spending tendencies.
• The best way to save money is to focus on one’s ideals and values when deciding when to spend– and when not.
• For many, it’s best to focus on short-term, easy steps, instead of faraway financial goals for the future.

“Action on Sugar is urging a mandatory levy set at a minimum of 20 per cent on all confectionery products that contain high levels of sugar.”

Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/3539241/sugar-tax-should-include-all-chocolate-and-sweets-say-health-experts-and-it-could-mean-prices-up-a-fifth/