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UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on essential foods
The UK government has asked supermarkets to consider voluntary price caps on essential food items to combat inflation, but retailers have rejected the proposal as economically damaging and likely to increase overall costs.
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UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on essential foods
May 20, 2026, 7:03 AM
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