Rejected petition Mandate that U.K supermarkets lower their prices as food has become unaffordable

Food in the U.K. across different supermarkets has become utterly unaffordable. Prices need to be brought back into a sensible range. The average earner can barely afford a full shop and is becoming more desperate and restricted. Costs must be kept within a fair threshold. It’s completely unethical.

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Mandating UK supermarkets to lower costs would ease pressure on households facing rising living expenses. By enforcing fair pricing, the government can prevent excessive mark-ups, improve access to essential goods, and support vulnerable families. Lower food prices would also stimulate broader economic stability, boosting consumer confidence and reducing inequality across communities.

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Investigate food costs & introduce regulation & a cap on essential food prices
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747332

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Date submitted 18 November 2025
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