As the waistline grows, France mulls higher junk food tax
Nearly half of the French population is overweight or obese, an unflattering rebuttal to the national reputation of responsible indulgence in a toothsome cuisine, says the Telegraph. Intending to slow the collective weight gain, the Treasury suggested two options – a new tax or an increase on the current VAT (value-added tax) of 5.5 percent on… » Read More
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