Public health advocates complained that the final recommendations on combating chronic illness removed calls for taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sweetened drinks.
Tag: Sales and Excise Taxes
U.K.’s New Alcohol Taxes Are Aimed at Keeping Pubs Open and Votes Flowing
The changes are the biggest shake-up to Britain’s alcohol levies in 140 years, according to a government whose leader was clearly on the campaign trail in announcing them.
Dubai Suspends Alcohol Tax as Regional Competition Heats Up
Lower-cost liquor could help the emirate keep its edge over neighbors like Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the Middle East’s hub for leisure and business.
The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In
A British tribunal considered how a slightly larger marshmallow might be taxed by evaluating its taste, size and packaging.
Scotland Makes Period Products Free
The country is the first to offer tampons, sanitary pads and other menstrual products free of charge.
Candidates for UK Prime Minister Emulate Another: Margaret Thatcher
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have tried to adopt the style and themes of Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady whose sweeping right-wing policies remain popular among Conservative voters.
U.K. Eliminates the Tampon Tax
Britain is the latest of several countries to get rid of the tax in recent years.
Sugary Drink Consumption Plunges in Chile After New Food Law
A study finds that a landmark law requiring warning labels on unhealthy foods made a swift difference in purchases of sodas, bottled water and juices.
A 6-Pack of Beer for $26? Qatar Doubles the Price of Alcohol
Many countries have tried to regulate alcohol consumption by making drinking expensive. But the country added a 100 percent tax on Tuesday.
Unrest in France Hinders Macron’s Push to Revive Economy
The Yellow Vest protests roiling the country have cost businesses billions of euros and threatened President Emmanuel Macron’s strategy for growth.