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‘Idealistic’ sugar tax unlikely to be effective

The sugar tax is “too simplistic” and may end up driving up costs for consumers and businesses, a leading nutritional expert has warned.

‘Idealistic’ sugar tax unlikely to be effective

Tue, 01 May, 2018 - 07:45

By Pádraig Hoare

The sugar tax is “too simplistic” and may end up driving up costs for consumers and businesses, a leading nutritional expert has warned.

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