Increasing NHS dentistry fees will not improve the UK’s oral health
2016-03-18
The sugary drink tax won’t have the desired effect on the nation’s obesity crisis, Seb Evans says An increase in NHS dentistry fees and a
Sugar Tax
Sugary drink tax introduced by the government
2016-03-16
The government has announced the introduction of a sugary drink tax George Osborne has announced the introduction of a sugary drink tax, in a hope
FGDP(UK) says levels of sugar in hot drinks is ‘shocking’
2016-02-17
‘Shocking’ amount of sugar in some hot drinks calls for bold action, FGDP(UK) says The FGDP(UK) says the ‘shocking’ amount of sugar in some hot drinks is evidence
Sugar tax – a contrary view
2016-02-01
MPs debate whether to introduce a sugar tax, Michael Watson reports The introduction of a sugar tax was discussed in Parliament recently, Michael Watson reports
A sugar tax should be for our oral health, not for our waistlines
2016-01-22
A sugar tax should be introduced to improve the nation’s oral health, Seb Evans says Seb Evans discusses the confusing reasons why a sugar tax may
Sugar tax backed by the Welsh Government
2015-12-11
The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to vote in favour of a sugar tax The Welsh Government has become the first parliament to
Supporting the introduction of a sugar tax
2015-12-09
huangshan_dental pledges its support for the introduction of a sugar tax, says Sophie Bracken. Regardless of arguments for and against the introduction of a ‘sugar
Should we have a sugar tax?
2015-11-30
Michael Watson questions whether the Government will act on sugar Michael Watson compares the public opinion over fluoridation and a sugar tax. Public opinion is
Sugar tax report released
2015-10-26
A sugar tax report, blocked by the Government, has been released A report controversially blocked by the Government calls for a ‘sugar tax’ – but
Brighton and Hove launches voluntary sugar tax
2015-10-06
Voluntary sugar tax launched for the first time in the UK in Brighton and Hove Brighton and Hove has launched a voluntary sugar tax, becoming
Doctors and dentists join voices in calling for a sugar tax
2015-07-14
The BMA and BDA have called for a sugar tax on drinks The BMA has suggested a 20% sugar tax on drinks high in sugar
