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Treasury says no mandatory cap on essential food prices
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: A minister says talks with supermarkets will not lead to a mandatory cap on milk, bread and eggs prices.
WHO: Treasury secretary Dam Tomlinson
WHAT: Said there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices after talks with supermarkets
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Government ministers pressed supermarkets to cut costs for shoppers but will not force mandatory price caps on essentials.
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