13 h. ago Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax in bid to tackle obesity

The government will remove the current exemption for milk-based beverages from the levy on sugary drinks

Politics

15 h. ago Fizzy drinks to go up in price as Labour 'milkshake tax' becomes the first money grab of the Budget

In the first salvo of the Budget raid on Britons, Wes Streeting announced that the exemption for pre-packaged milk-based drinks is being scrapped.

Economics

15 h. ago Milkshakes and lattes to come under sugar tax rules – Streeting

Manufacturers will have to pay the new tax or change their products to fall under the threshold.

Politics

15 h. ago Budget 2025 latest: Sugar levy on milkshakes and lattes confirmed as first tax hike in Rachel Reeves’s Budget

Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday

Economics

16 h. ago Labour ramps up 'sugar tax': Milkshakes, lattes and more soft drinks face price hikes to raise £100m

Wes Streeting announced that the exemption for pre-packaged milk-based drinks is being scrapped.

Economics

16 h. ago Milkshakes and lattes will be included in sugar tax in bid to tackle obesity crisis

Wes Streeting addressed the House of Commons on Tuesday

Events

17 h. ago UK sugar tax to be extended to more soft drinks and milkshakes

Move comes after brands change recipes to avoid levy

Politics

19 h. ago Milkshake and latte lovers brace for price hikes as Labour extends 'sugar tax' to raise £100m

Wes Streeting is poised to announce that the exemption for pre-packaged milk-based drinks is being scrapped.

Economics

19 h. ago Milkshakes and lattes expected to be hit by Government sugar tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to extend the sugar tax in her autumn budget last year.

Politics

21 h. ago New milkshake tax set to be added to 93pc of drinks on the market

The tax will hike the price of drinks on sale in UK shops

Economics

41 h. ago I visited enchanting Christmas market and one £4.50 item made the trip worthwhile

The Christmas market has been named one of the best in the UK - and one visitor was blown away by a purchase costing less than £5

Economics

67 h. ago I ate at the Christmas market stall so popular it needs its own security

They've had to bring in extra support to manage the queues

Events

4 d. ago Tesco shoppers run to Christmas markets for reason you'd least expect

The market gives people the chance to try free food and drink samples and get festive inspiration to perfect Christmas celebrations at home with family and friends

Economics

6 d. ago Which? taste test reveals the best luxury hot chocolates on the market

Consumer experts Which? sipped their way through more than 700 cups to find the best-tasting hot chocolates.

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeve's ‘milkshake tax’ could hike these drinks prices

Rachel Reeves is set to announce what may be the presumed "milkshake tax" in an effort to fill her £20 billion budget 'black hole' after she reverses her decision to increase income tax

Economics

8 d. ago Sadiq Khan eyes up £200MILLION windfall as Rachel Reeves prepares to approve 'tourist tax' in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give the go-ahead for mayors in England to impose the charges, adding costs to stays at hotels and bed and breakfasts.

Economics

8 d. ago Death by a thousand taxes: Reeves set to punish milkshake lovers and holidaymakers with £500m 'tourist tax' in brutal Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to signal that the so-called 'Sugar Tax' will be toughened up, removing the existing exemption for around 200 milk drinks.

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves to announce 'milkshake tax' as she tries to fill £20bn budget blackhole

Critics of The Chancellor's reported plans to hit milk-based drinks with a levy have come up with the moniker - a reference to the 'Milk Snatcher' nickname levelled at Margaret Thatcher

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves's stealth tax will cost working families more than £1,000 as Chancellor plots 'smorgasbord' of smaller increases

The Chancellor's plan to freeze income tax thresholds for a further two years will cost higher-earning couples as much as £1,300 in tax and National Insurance, analysis has found.

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'is set to announce a milkshake tax' as millions of workers, savers and pensioners face brutal assault in Budget with Chancellor poised for 'stealth' raids

The Chancellor is believed to be gearing up to make sweeping changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy.

Economics