Meat tax could be brought in to save the planet
(World News UK)

Governments around the world are starting to consider a tax on red meat (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) British shoppers could soon see the cost of their favourite BBQ staples shoot up as the government faces increased pressure to tax red meat. The introduction of a so-called `sin tax´- similar to those placed on alcohol, sugar and tobacco - could be in the pipeline as lawmakers wake up to the health and environmental risks associated with eating foods like beef and pork. Red meat has been linked to an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, strokes and diabetes, with the NHS´s own website suggesting that a diet high in red meat can raise...