Britons Blend Anger Over New 'Milkshake Tax'

In the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) stirred up a frothy debate over a proposed "milkshake tax," aiming to curb the nation's obesity crisis. Critics argue this measure is another example of governmental overreach, lamenting that private choices are targeted to solve broader health issues. Historically, UK obesity has ballooned from 14.9% in 1993 to 28.9% in 2022. Proponents say the tax might incentivize healthier consumption, but many Brits see it as a bitter sip of governmental encroachment into personal liberties disguised as public health initiatives.