In a recent news story, they explained, “When the Soft Drinks Industry Levy commonly referred to as the ‘Sugar Tax’ was introduced in 2018, ministers promised to spend ‘every penny’ on children’s health and wellbeing programmes.
“The Soft Drinks Industry Levy has raised more than £880 million in tax, including just over £300 million last year. The money raised was intended to go towards doubling the Primary Sports Premium, the creation of a Healthy Pupils Capital Fund to help schools upgrade their sports facilities and give children access to top quality PE equipment. The levy was also intended to give a funding boost for healthy school breakfast clubs.
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