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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Dalton

Treasury urges supermarkets to cap food prices to alleviate cost-of-living crisis

The Treasury is reportedly urging supermarkets to limit food price rises as officials fear the Iran war will push up bills for households already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

The policy, which would be voluntary, would apply to common items such as bread, eggs and milk, according to the Financial Times.

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