Dossier
UK supermarkets
Coverage of UK supermarkets in the Nexus archive.
- Squeals of horror over price caps – but how are we going to fix our broken food system?
The UK's food system is under strain due to global events and climate crises, leading to significant price surges. The Treasury's push for supermarkets to cap essential food prices has sparked backlash, but experts warn of ongoing challenges from the Iran war and an El Niño event. Britain's reliance on a global food system is no longer viable.
- UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on essential foods
The UK government has asked supermarkets to consider a price freeze on essential foods due to inflation caused by the Middle East conflict. Retailers have rejected the plan, citing potential costs and arguing it could push up prices overall. The proposal aims to protect the public from rising prices.