🔎 67% of those polled backed the idea of the Government introducing price caps on essential goods to help households manage the effects of inflation
A survey of 1,500 adults by BMG forreveals nearly seven in 10 – 67 per cent – of those questioned backed the idea of the Government introducingJust 13 per cent of respondents opposed the idea, which would see ministers set prices for certain everyday products, such as milk, eggs and bread, in supermarkets.last month as officials grappled with plans to get a grip on inflation. It came as food inflation soared to 19.1 per cent in the year to April, its highest level in 45 years.
Instead, Rishi Sunak, Jeremy Hunt and the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey have warned the supermarkets that they must do more to drive down the cost of the weekly shop, having raised concerns that the big retailers were using inflation to “rebuild profit margins”. The official Labour policy is to encourage competition in the market while cutting food manufacturers’ energy bills to bring down wholesale costs and strengthening supply chains post-Brexit.
The poll comes as the consumer watchdog the Competitions and Markets Authority warned that motorists were paying more than they should for a litre of fuel because of reduced competition on supermarket forecourts.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Public blame Sunak's Government and corporate profits for high inflation, poll showsOver two-thirds of those surveyed by BMG - 67% - said the Government had directly contributed to the stubbornly high rate of inflation either to a 'great extent' or to 'some extent'
Lire la suite »
More voters want to rejoin EU than stay out, polling shows, as 57% blame Brexit for inflationMore adults believe the UK should rejoin the European Union than remain outside of it, new polling shows 🔴 Exclusive from RichardVaughan1
Lire la suite »
MLB All-Star Game rosters: Pitchers, reserves revealedShohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Juan Soto headline the 2023 MLB All-Star pitchers and reserves, announced by MLB. Ohtani notches his third straight All-Star appearance after entering Sunday batting .306 for 30 HR and 67 RBI with a 3.02 ERA:
Lire la suite »
Erasing history: RAF Scampton estate residents slam “disgraceful” governmentFrom iconic base to asylum housing? RAF Scampton locals say 'No!' 🚫
Lire la suite »
Is the government doing enough to deal with gambling addiction?Seven new gambling addiction clinics will open across the country this summer - as NHS England said a record number of people are seeking help with gambling disorders.
Lire la suite »
SNP MP says independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talksPeter Wishart has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the proposal by First Minister Humza Yousaf
Lire la suite »