Jamie Oliver calls on David Cameron to show big business 'who is boss' and introduce sugar tax
9 years, 5 months ago

Jamie Oliver calls on David Cameron to show big business 'who is boss' and introduce sugar tax

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Cameron should “be brave” and show big business “who is boss” by introducing a tax on sugary drinks, Jamie Oliver has told MPs. Appearing before the Health Select Committee, the chef, who is spearheading a campaign to cut the country’s sugar consumption, said successive governments had done “an incredible disservice” to children by failing to crack down on unhealthy diets. open image in gallery Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive of Public Health England, said there had been “no conspiracy” around the failure to publish the evidence on a sugar tax Mr Oliver said it “doesn’t seem right” that the public could not see the evidence. “Half a billion pounds divided by primary schools in this country is £20,000 – that’s proper money.” Appearing before the committee immediately before Mr Oliver, Duncan Selbie, chief executive of Public Health England said there had been “no conspiracy” around the failure to publish the evidence on a sugar tax.

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Calls for ‘fat tax’ to be introduced on junk food to cut childhood obesity
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Calls for ‘fat tax’ to be introduced on junk food to cut childhood obesity

The Independent  

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'Fat tax' on junk food could be introduced to tackle childhood obesity, chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty tells government
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Fat tax' on junk food could be introduced to tackle childhood obesity, chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty tells government

Daily Mail  

Britain's health chief has suggested that a fat tax could be introduced on junk food in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. Sir Chris warned that children were being 'set up to live a shorter and unhealthier life through obesity and the diseases it causes' because there is so much easily available junk food in cities. Sir Chris said: 'Cities …

Nagging makes people look after themselves better, says minister at centre of nanny state pub row
6 months, 1 week ago

Nagging makes people look after themselves better, says minister at centre of nanny state pub row

The Telegraph  

“But the point is that those men who feel fit as a fiddle have underlying conditions they’re completely oblivious of,” he said, adding that it would be down to the NHS to get better at singling out those at risk of disease. He said Britain’s worsening obesity crisis among children meant firm action would be needed, with the latest figures …

Nick Coatsworth: Top doctor hits out at plans to introduce a 'sin tax' on sugary drinks in Australia
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nick Coatsworth: Top doctor hits out at plans to introduce a 'sin tax' on sugary drinks in Australia

Daily Mail  

Nick Coatsworth has hit out at a proposed tax on sugary treats arguing that '$8 cans of coke' will only punish the poor and fail to fix the nation's obesity crisis. A recent Senate report recommended a 20 per cent tax on unhealthy products such as soft drinks in order to curb surging obesity rates, particularly in children. Nick Coatsworth …

Sugar tax cut daily intake of the sweet stuff by 5g among children and 11g in the UK, study shows
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sugar tax cut daily intake of the sweet stuff by 5g among children and 11g in the UK, study shows

Daily Mail  

The sugary drinks tax has significant reduced the amount of sugar people are eating and drinking, a study found. One year after the controversial levy increased the price of sweet drinks, children were consuming 4.8 grams less sugar per day, while adults had an intake that was 10.9g lower. Introduced in 2018, experts estimate the soft drinks sugar tax has …

Hated sugar tax worked for girls... but NOT boys, Cambridge University scientists say
2 years, 2 months ago

Hated sugar tax worked for girls... but NOT boys, Cambridge University scientists say

Daily Mail  

The sugary drinks tax may have prevented more than 5,000 cases of obesity every year among girls in their final year of primary school, a study suggests. In April 2018, to protect children from excessive sugar consumption and tackle childhood obesity, the UK governments introduced a two-tier sugar tax on soft drinks. In April 2018, to protect children from excessive …

Sugar tax ‘prevents thousands of cases of obesity per year’ in older girls
2 years, 2 months ago

Sugar tax ‘prevents thousands of cases of obesity per year’ in older girls

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The data found that the sugar tax seems to have had a measurable effect on …

Cost of living fears just an ‘excuse’ to delay tackling obesity – Jamie Oliver
2 years, 10 months ago

Cost of living fears just an ‘excuse’ to delay tackling obesity – Jamie Oliver

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson scraps ban on BOGOF junk food deals to soften blow of cost of living crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson scraps ban on BOGOF junk food deals to soften blow of cost of living crisis

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson will scrap a ban on 'buy one get one free' junk food deals and a 9pm watershed for sugary snacks to help poorer families. Boris Johnson will scrap a ban on 'buy one get one free' junk food deals and a 9pm watershed for fatty and sugary snacks after finally bowing to Tory pressure Many anticipated that the …

Junk food tax to tackle obesity crisis back on government’s agenda, report author says
3 years, 3 months ago

Junk food tax to tackle obesity crisis back on government’s agenda, report author says

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ to taxes on food to cut sugar and salt
3 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ to taxes on food to cut sugar and salt

The Independent  

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Tax should drive down sugar in sweet foods, not hit consumers – report author
3 years, 8 months ago

Tax should drive down sugar in sweet foods, not hit consumers – report author

The Independent  

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New sugar and salt taxes not to my taste, says Boris Johnson
3 years, 8 months ago

New sugar and salt taxes not to my taste, says Boris Johnson

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has said he is "not attracted" to plans for a new sugar and salt tax, amid fears it could hit the wallets of people on lower incomes. Mr Dimbleby's report said some money raised by the tax should be spent on addressing the inequalities around food by expanding free school meals, funding holiday activity and food clubs, and …

How Boris Johnson can have his cake and eat it on tackling obesity, without hurting the poorest
4 years, 8 months ago

How Boris Johnson can have his cake and eat it on tackling obesity, without hurting the poorest

The Independent  

Fat is a class issue. He might also be considering how a drive for more sensible eating might level up health outcomes among his new working class political base. But it is a strange fiscal system that will put 20 per cent VAT on a Cadbury’s Flake and on a Flake ice cream, yet no VAT at all on a …

No junk food tax policies in government’s anti-obesity drive, minister says
4 years, 8 months ago

No junk food tax policies in government’s anti-obesity drive, minister says

The Independent  

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Sugar taxes work. The proof Boris Johnson is wrong on 'sin taxes'
5 years, 8 months ago

Sugar taxes work. The proof Boris Johnson is wrong on 'sin taxes'

Wired  

Johnson’s suggestion that the evidence surrounding this reduction in obesity is “ambiguous” doesn’t hold up. “We have evidence that it's the lower socioeconomic or lower earners that are disproportionately affected by the poor health and obesity,” says Laura Cornelson, an assistant professor at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. “So in that sense, if they actually respond more strongly, …

Crisps and chocolates should be taxed to pay for harm to NHS and public, says England's top doctor
6 years, 3 months ago

Crisps and chocolates should be taxed to pay for harm to NHS and public, says England's top doctor

The Independent  

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Sweets at supermarket checkouts to be banned in fight against childhood obesity
6 years, 9 months ago

Sweets at supermarket checkouts to be banned in fight against childhood obesity

The Independent  

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Jamie Oliver launches manifesto to cut childhood obesity in half
6 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Oliver launches manifesto to cut childhood obesity in half

Daily Mail  

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has launched a 'manifesto' to cut the scale of childhood obesity in half. Serves 6 Total time 2hrs 15mins INGREDIENTS 500g lean minced lamb 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 x 400g tin of cannellini beans 2 onions 2 carrots 2 sticks of celery 250g chestnut mushrooms 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour 800ml organic chicken or …

Britain's sugar tax is a sweet idea
6 years, 11 months ago

Britain's sugar tax is a sweet idea

The Independent  

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Jamie Oliver believes energy drinks should be banned
7 years, 2 months ago

Jamie Oliver believes energy drinks should be banned

Daily Mail  

Jamie Oliver is campaigning for the sale of 'addictive' energy drinks to children to be banned. He is urging people to tweet Jeremy Hunt supporting a ban with the hashtag #notforchildren Energy drinks have previously been linked to headaches, abdominal pain and insomnia CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 12 ARE GUZZLING ENERGY DRINKS SO THEY CAN STAY UP LATE TO PLAY …

Calls to introduce sugar tax to fight obesity crisis
7 years, 6 months ago

Calls to introduce sugar tax to fight obesity crisis

Daily Mail  

The federal government is facing fresh calls to introduce a sugar tax as part of a plan drawn up by a coalition of health and community groups which want urgent action to tackle Australia's obesity problem. The eight-point plan includes a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks, restrictions on TV junk food ads, the establishment of a national obesity …

Budget 2017: New sugar tax confirmed by Philip Hammond in fight to combat rising obesity
8 years ago

Budget 2017: New sugar tax confirmed by Philip Hammond in fight to combat rising obesity

The Independent  

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Theresa May ‘cut series of measures’ designed to tackle child obesity
8 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May ‘cut series of measures’ designed to tackle child obesity

The Independent  

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Sugar tax: UK businesses claim levy will result in job losses and higher prices
8 years, 7 months ago

Sugar tax: UK businesses claim levy will result in job losses and higher prices

The Independent  

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Sugar tax: 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks will save 1,600 lives over 25 years, says study
8 years, 11 months ago

Sugar tax: 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks will save 1,600 lives over 25 years, says study

ABC  

A 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks will save 1,600 lives over 25 years and reduce the burden of diabetes, heart disease and stroke, say sugar tax advocates following the release of a study. Key points: 20pc tax would see 12.6pc decrease in consumption Tax would raise $400m a year to spend on obesity prevention Tax has potential to …

Sugar tax: soft drinks makers including Coca-Cola consider suing the Government
9 years ago

Sugar tax: soft drinks makers including Coca-Cola consider suing the Government

The Independent  

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Budget 2016: George Osborne's sugar tax hides £55bn black hole in public finances
9 years ago

Budget 2016: George Osborne's sugar tax hides £55bn black hole in public finances

The Independent  

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Will the sugar tax stop children having fizzy drinks and will it really make Britain less fat?
9 years ago

Will the sugar tax stop children having fizzy drinks and will it really make Britain less fat?

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Jamie Oliver performs 'sugar tax' dance after Budget announcement but insists appearance at Westminster was a 'fluke'
9 years ago

Jamie Oliver performs 'sugar tax' dance after Budget announcement but insists appearance at Westminster was a 'fluke'

The Independent  

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Coca-Cola says sugar tax will not reduce childhood obesity
9 years ago

Coca-Cola says sugar tax will not reduce childhood obesity

The Independent  

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Jamie Oliver: Chef says he ‘has never been anti-sugar’ after sugar tax joy sees people sharing his sweet recipes
9 years ago

Jamie Oliver: Chef says he ‘has never been anti-sugar’ after sugar tax joy sees people sharing his sweet recipes

The Independent  

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Budget 2016: George Osborne's tax on sugary drinks could lead to people consuming more sugar, IFS says
9 years ago

Budget 2016: George Osborne's tax on sugary drinks could lead to people consuming more sugar, IFS says

The Independent  

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Jamie Oliver urges Australia to adopt sugar tax following Britain's soft drink levy announcement
9 years ago

Jamie Oliver urges Australia to adopt sugar tax following Britain's soft drink levy announcement

ABC  

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has urged Australia to "pull its finger out" on tackling obesity after Britain announced a sugar tax on soft drinks. Sugar per 100ml in soft drinks Solo - 12.1g Fanta - 11.2g Red Bull - 11g Bundaberg Ginger Beer - 10.8g Coca Cola - 10.6g Sprite - 10.1g Vitamin Water - 5.49g Lipton Ice Tea - …

Sugar tax: Health bodies say Australia is sweet enough to pay up
9 years ago

Sugar tax: Health bodies say Australia is sweet enough to pay up

ABC  

Australia should implement a tax on sugary drinks because "if price goes up, people drink less", a health body chief has said. Obesity Policy Coalition chief executive Jane Martin said consumption in Australia was now high enough that a sugar tax similar to the one announced in the UK would be in line with global health recommendations. Eighty-five per cent …

George Osborne's sugar tax contradicts Tory values on personal freedom - and it won't work
9 years ago

George Osborne's sugar tax contradicts Tory values on personal freedom - and it won't work

The Independent  

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Sugar tax should be set at 50%, say obesity experts
9 years, 2 months ago

Sugar tax should be set at 50%, say obesity experts

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David Cameron threatens to introduce sugar tax if industry fails to combat 'obesity crisis'
9 years, 2 months ago

David Cameron threatens to introduce sugar tax if industry fails to combat 'obesity crisis'

The Independent  

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Ministers considering U-turn on sugar tax as evidence suggests it would have strong impact on UK's obesity crisis
9 years, 2 months ago

Ministers considering U-turn on sugar tax as evidence suggests it would have strong impact on UK's obesity crisis

The Independent  

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Sugar tax: Is it enough to solve the obesity crisis?
9 years, 4 months ago

Sugar tax: Is it enough to solve the obesity crisis?

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Sugar tax: MPs join call to cut £5bn a year cost of obesity
9 years, 4 months ago

Sugar tax: MPs join call to cut £5bn a year cost of obesity

The Independent  

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Sugar tax ruled out by David Cameron: 'There are more effective ways of tackling obesity'
9 years, 5 months ago

Sugar tax ruled out by David Cameron: 'There are more effective ways of tackling obesity'

The Independent  

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Sugar tax: Former health minister backs levy to prevent NHS 'obesity crisis'
9 years, 5 months ago

Sugar tax: Former health minister backs levy to prevent NHS 'obesity crisis'

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Jamie Oliver: I failed on school dinners because eating well is a 'posh and middle class' concern
9 years, 7 months ago

Jamie Oliver: I failed on school dinners because eating well is a 'posh and middle class' concern

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A cola tax? UK doctors say it could help fight obesity
9 years, 8 months ago

A cola tax? UK doctors say it could help fight obesity

The Hindu  

British doctors are urging for an extra 20 per cent tax on sugar-based drinks to fight the country’s rising obesity epidemic, with the British Medical Association estimating that poor diets cause 70,000 premature deaths every year. The report says the extra revenue should be used to make fruit and vegetables cheaper so that we “create an environment where dietary choices …

Britons told to halve sugar intake to beat obesity
10 years, 9 months ago

Britons told to halve sugar intake to beat obesity

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Labour will cap the amount of sugar in breakfast cereals under plans to tackle childhood obesity
10 years, 9 months ago

Labour will cap the amount of sugar in breakfast cereals under plans to tackle childhood obesity

Daily Mail  

Labour will pledge to cap the amount of sugar in breakfast cereals in a bid to tackle Britain’s epidemic of childhood obesity. Andy Burnham, the party’s health spokesman, said it was wrong that youngsters were starting their day with a bowl of Kellogg’s Frosties – a cereal he said contained 38 per cent sugar. ‘I’m not comfortable with the idea …

Jamie Oliver wants childhood obesity at the top of the political agenda
10 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Oliver wants childhood obesity at the top of the political agenda

The Independent  

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Call for tax on sugary soft drinks
12 years, 2 months ago

Call for tax on sugary soft drinks

ABC  

Three of Australia's biggest health groups want the Federal Government to follow the lead of some other countries and introduce a tax on sugary drinks. "What many people don't realise is just the sheer amount of sugar that is in a regular can of soft drink," the Cancer Council's Craig Sinclair said. "There is still too many schools, both particularly …

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