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Should we introduce a snack tax?

According to a new study by the British Medical Journal, taxing snacks like biscuits, chocolate ...

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14.37 5 Sep 2019


Should we introduce a snack tax?


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14.37 5 Sep 2019


According to a new study by the British Medical Journal, taxing snacks like biscuits, chocolate and cake could be better at reducing obesity than simply targeting sugary drinks. Henry McKean took to the streets and met people of all shapes and sizes and asked would they eat less Hob Nobs if there was a tax slapped on them?


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