The UK government is working with supermarket representatives to voluntarily limit the prices of basic foodstuffs to lower the cost of living. It has been reported Guard.
The publication notes that such a measure is under consideration as food and beverage prices in the UK have risen at the fastest pace in more than 40 years and a recession is not expected. It is assumed that the price reduction will affect basic needs such as bread and milk.
“The government is working constructively with supermarkets on how to address real issues such as food inflation and cost of living, and not forgetting the impact on suppliers,” said Stephen Barkley, Head of the UK Department. Health.
Earlier it was known that there is annual inflation in England. slowed down It increased by 8.7% in April. However, this figure was higher than analysts had predicted.