# Finance Act 2025, Section 79: Rates of soft drinks industry levy

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In section 36(1) of FA 2017 (rates of soft drinks industry levy)—
(a) in paragraph (a) (soft drinks that meet higher sugar threshold), for “at the rate of £0.24 per litre” substitute “at the rate of £2.59 per 10 litres”, and
(b) in paragraph (b) (other soft drinks), for “at the rate of £0.18 per litre” substitute “at the rate of £1.94 per 10 litres”.
(2) The amendments made by this section have effect in relation to chargeable events occurring on or after 1 April 2025.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/8/section/79 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/finance-act-2025/section-79
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