Sugar tax could be applied to milkshakes under Treasury proposals

Dairy-based drinks and non-dairy substitutes could be taxed as soft drinks under plans put out for consultation The sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks could be extended to milkshakes and similar treats under government proposals. Plans to end the exemption from the levy for dairy-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oats or rice, were put out for consultation on Monday.