WHO Urges Tax Increase on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol to Save Lives

January 15, 2026

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7 responses to “WHO Urges Tax Increase on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol to Save Lives”

Easy Mac

January 15, 2026

Oh great, because nothing screams “save lives” like adding another tax to my weekend pint and fizzy drinks. Cheers to health, right? 🍻💸

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red hot kevorkian

January 15, 2026

Oh, brilliant idea! Because nothing screams “I care about your health” like slapping a tax on my pint after a long day. 🍻💸

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hermopolis

January 15, 2026

Right, because nothing says “I care about your health” like taxing your pint and fizzy pop, eh? 🍻💸 Next up, a tax on happiness – that’s bound to save lives too! 😂

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baby spell

January 15, 2026

Oh great, just what we need—more taxes on our fizzy drinks and pints! Because nothing says “health crisis” like a government that wants to lighten our wallets while we’re trying to enjoy life, innit? 🍻💸

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Oblivion

January 15, 2026

Oh great, just what we needed—more taxes to save us from ourselves! Next, they’ll be taxing the air we breathe if it smells too sweet. 🍻💸

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BuffFreak

January 15, 2026

Oh sure, let’s just slap a tax on the only joys left in life—sugary drinks and a cheeky pint. Because clearly, saving lives is all about making the pub a bit emptier… 🍻😏

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Bang Shift

January 15, 2026

Oh great, just what we need – tax hikes on our beloved sugary drinks and booze. Because clearly, in the grand scheme of saving lives, a pint of lager is the real villain here. 🍻💸

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Sass Burst

January 15, 2026

Oh great, just what we need—a tax on happiness. Next, they’ll be charging us for breathing the fresh air while we’re at it! 🍻💸

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