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"But The Financial Times last week reported she has abandoned those plans over fears they could anger voters and Labour MPs. Now, the chancellor could be expected to change a number of smaller taxes in an attempt to balance the books. Among them could be a tax on milkshakes, as The Telegraph reports that Ms Reeves is preparing to end an exemption that milk-based drinks have from the levy on soft drinks."
The Independent requests donations to fund journalists and keep reporting accessible without paywalls. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering Budget measures that could include a milkshake tax to help close public finance gaps. Reeves reportedly abandoned plans to raise income tax amid concerns about angering voters and Labour MPs. The government may alter smaller levies instead, including ending the exemption for dairy-based drinks from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy and lowering the sugar threshold from 5g to 4g per 100ml. The current levy charges producers at least 18p per litre for drinks with 5g or more sugar per 100ml. Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride criticised the move.
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