Government considers a food "fat tax" - papers 19th Feb

The Daily Telegraph says a Downing Street-based policy unit has proposed a "fat tax" or VAT on junk food to tackle the rising incidence of heart disease, diabetes in young people and the relevant health costs incurred. The Telegraph says this policy unit has “stressed” no proposals have yet been put to Tony Blair - but it is of course on the front of every national newspaper today. It’s a signal at least that the government may be prepared to raised taxes again in next month’s Budget. ANYONE WHO FANCIES a weekend in New York might be able to get a good deal right now, as the Scotsm...