Chris Macey looks at why a sugar tax could be a logical, effective first step to stop dental decay and child obesity It’s a basic rule of economics that when the price of a product goes up, consumption falls. If taxation is used to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks (SSDs), children in particular will consume … Continued
The British Dental Association Northern Ireland has backed moves among MLAs to consult on the introduction of a tax on the sugary drinks that are fuelling an ‘avoidable epidemic’ of decay. Northern Ireland has the worst oral health in the UK, with 72% of 15-year-olds having tooth decay, compared with 44% in England and 63% … Continued
Richard Gray looks at what the future may hold for dental professionals dealing with inheritance tax The UK and Ireland differ in their treatment of inheritance tax, but both allow the deceased party’s husband, wife or civil partner to receive the entirety of their estate tax-free. The differences come about when the surviving partner also … Continued
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