The tax on sugary drinks is about to get a lot broader, with milkshakes brought into line for the first time.

Sugar content in soft drinks collapsed by 46% in the past five years as a result of the levy introduced by Chancellor George Osborne in 2016, according to the Food and Drink Federation.

But there was a carve-out for sugary milk-based drinks like milkshakes and lattes.

The set limit of 5% also led some popular brands to change their recipe to lower their level to just under that threshold.

Some, such as Irn Bru, also gave customers the option of buying a premium version with the original recipe at a higher price.

Confused about this week's Budget? In her autumn budget last year, Osborne’s successor Rachel Reeves said she was considering widening it out.

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