The British government has no plans to tax sugary drinks, despite an online petition receiving more than the 100,000 signatures required to spark a parliamentary debate on the issue.
“The Government has no plans to introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages,” said a statement made by the Department of Health. “The Government has committed to a tax lock to avoid raising the cost of living and to promote UK productivity and economic growth, however, the Government keeps all taxes under review, with decisions being a matter for the Chancellor as part of the Budget process.”

Instead it was considering a range of measures to tackle childhood obesity and would look at what contributions government, industry, families and communities could make. These measures would be announced by the end of the year.

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