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By: Gareth

Gareth — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:59:04 +0000

If “Ugly Moose” is a restaurant/cafe, then the Saga Bleu burger would already carry VAT at 17.5% in the UK (if Ugly Moose actually existed over here!) – meals in restaurants, and hot takeaway food are always Standard Rated.

By: Wayne Phillips

Wayne Phillips — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:22:31 +0000

Taxation by the government to change social norms have been a tool for change for decades. Isn’t it a shame that people depend on the government to make them do what they should do anyway? But it is government involving itelf in the daily activities of the people. Talk about dependancy!! No wonder our tax laws are cumbersome as well as obsolete.

By: Dave Parrack

Dave Parrack — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:34:28 +0000

Hmmm, being a Brit myself, I actually don’t mind the idea of taxing high fat foods along with cigarettes and alcohol.

There’s been quite a dramatic surge of low fat alternatives and junk food manufacturers switching to lower fat products in the last 2 years anyway. Anything which makes us live longer and get fitter is surely a good thing?!

Taxes on smoking go up every year and it has had an effect, and cut down the amount of smokers in the UK. Also, England has just gone smoke free, with no smoking allowed in any workplace.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:30:15 +0000

Just junk food? What about the Brits taxing high fat natural food like butter and cheese?

By: Diane Bones

Diane Bones — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:23:52 +0000

Sure, why not. Tax the smokers (not me) and the junk food eaters (me). Perhaps it will help us to resist the “forbidden fruits.”