Health watchdogs call for 'fat tax' on treats like cakes and ice cream

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Health watchdogs call for 'fat tax' on treats like cakes and ice cream
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A 'fat tax' on products that pile on the pounds could help alleviate the UK's growing obesity problem - and reduce the amount of saturated fats we eat

Health campaigners are calling for a fat tax on treats like cakes and ice cream to help tackle the obesity timebomb.

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