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Update: Sugar tax to come into effect on May 1

Update 5.35pm: The sugar tax will come into effect on May 1 after the European Commission approved the levy today.

Update: Sugar tax to come into effect on May 1

Tue, 24 Apr, 2018 - 18:36

Update 5.35pm: The sugar tax will come into effect on May 1 after the European Commission approved the levy today.

It will apply to water and juice-based drinks with too much added sugar.

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