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Fizzy drinks are the target of a sugar tax next month in a bid to improve the nation some other, more surprising, culprits lurk Cadbur creme egg, 40 26g sugar

A SUGAR tax on soft drinks will be introduced next month – aimed at stemming soaring levels of diabetes and obesity in the UK.

All beverages containing more than five grams of sugar per 100ml will be hit by an extra 18p tax, while those containing eight grams or more will attract a 24p levy.

The move, introduced by Chancellor Philip Hammond, should generate about £520million.

In England, the money will be used to fund sport in primary schools, while devolved governments will be able to decide how they want to use their share.

We all know fizzy drinks are laden with sugar – but many of us are unaware how much of it lurks in our everyday drinks, foods and snacks.

Did you know the amount in just one Cadbury’s Creme Egg takes up almost your entire recommended daily intake?

The Easter treats contain 26g of sugar – the equivalent of six-and-a-half teaspoons.

Cutting down on alcohol will help you shed a few pounds but some drinks are causing you more damage than others.

A Vodka and cranberry might sound like a “healthier” tipple as the white spirit has practically