Have your say: Is the sugar tax just adding to your grocery bill? The government wants to extend the levy to milkshakes and lattes, claiming it protects children’s health – but critics say it’s hitting families hard
Voices: Poll of the day: Is the UK’s sugar tax an effective way of tackling obesity and improving public health?

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