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Scottish Government to Pursue Food Price Cap, Consults

8/31/2026

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Scottish First Minister John Swinney announced the government will pursue a food price cap to curb grocery costs.
Retailers argue the cap could raise basket prices and hurt small, unregulated shops.
Industry leaders warn the scheme may cause shortages, deter investment, and require changes to the UK Internal Markets Act 2020.
A consultation on the proposals will launch shortly, despite scepticism from critics such as IPPR and Fergus Ewing.

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Scottish First Minister John Swinney announced the government will pursue a food price cap to curb grocery costs.
Retailers argue the cap could raise basket prices and hurt small, unregulated shops.
Industry leaders warn the scheme may cause shortages, deter investment, and require changes to the UK Internal Markets Act 2020.
A consultation on the proposals will launch shortly, despite scepticism from critics such as IPPR and Fergus Ewing.