Sugar tax and soft drinks in the UK

This report contains a range of facts and figures on the incoming sugar tax and soft drinks in the United Kingdom (UK). The sugar tax, officially known as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), is expected to begin from April 2018 and consists of two bands: one for soft drinks containing more than five grams of sugar per 100 ml and a higher band for drinks containing more than eight grams of sugar per 100 ml. Beverages that are exempt include pure fruit juices, milkshakes and yoghurt drinks. This report addresses the effects of the sugar tax on society, retail and consumption, as well as public opinion on the matter.