Meaning of milkshake tax | Babel Free

Definitions

A tax on sugary prepackaged milk-based drinks, which were formerly excluded from the tax on sugary drinks.

UK, informal

Examples

“The milkshake tax will increase the cost of a latte as well as a milkshake.”

“In this context, perhaps Johnson could have more impact on the lives of those on low incomes by looking again at his policy of slashing taxes only for the richest per cent of earners rather than presenting himself as a defender of the freedom to drink milkshakes.”

“There’s a consultation on a ‘milkshake tax’ and now campaigners are calling for a calorie tax. These are supposedly to help tackle important issues such as obesity, but will end up doing more harm than good.”

“However, in June Boris Johnson hinted that he might scrap plans for a ‘milkshake tax’ that would ‘clobber those who can least afford it’. Despite this, the Green Paper published on 22 July, hours before Boris Johnson was elected Tory leader, suggests that a tax on sugary milk drinks may still be introduced.”

“During the hustings for the Tory leadership, he promised there would be no ‘milkshake tax’ on his watch. There hasn’t been — yet.”

“RACHEL REEVES is preparing to tax milkshakes in an attempt to reduce obesity levels. The Chancellor has drawn up plans to impose a sugar tax on milk and yoghurt-based beverages for the first time, after concluding that they are damaging public health.”

“A so-called milkshake tax was announced on Tuesday ahead of the Budget. UK health secretary Wes Streeting told the House of Commons the threshold for the sugar tax on soft drinks will be lowered from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.”

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