Estimates of the impact of public health taxes , such as the soft drinks industry levy, on social outcomes including health outcomes, in the UK and internationally?
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The tax section concerns HM Treasury’s understanding and strategic oversight of business, environmental, transport, property, VAT, excise taxes and customs duties that together raise revenue of over £250 billion a year. This is vital to fund essential public services, while working to support the Government’s wider agenda – including building strong foundations from which to drive economic growth and make Britain a clean energy superpower.
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