Sugary drink tax a 100% tax on energy drinks, to curb unhealthy consumption of sugary drinks that can lead to diabetes; it also added a 100% tax on cigarettes. In the 2016 United Kingdom budget, the UK Government announced the introduction of a sugar tax, officially named the "Soft Drinks Industry Levy". The tax came into effect on 6 April 2018. Beverage manufacturers are taxed according to the volume of sugar-sweetened beverages they produce or import. The tax is imposed at the point of production or importation, in two bands. Drinks with total sugar content above 5g per 100 millilitres are taxed at
Fictional food and drink in Middle-earth bodily pain, enabling him to stand. Although invigorating, it is not very filling. Uglúk also takes some "dark stuff" from a box, and smears it on Merry's headwound. In Peter Jackson's film adaptation, Merry tries to refuse the drink. An orc forces some down Merry's throat when Pippin asks for water. Drink of the Elves which was very fragrant and not unlike Miruvor in its healing abilities. This drink is said to have been able to change a man into an Elf with one sip. Eriol is the only one known in history to do so. Fictional food and drink