Could a supermarket food price cap help with the cost of living? We asked shoppers what they think

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Is the cost of your weekly food shop getting out of hand? According to OnePoll research, the average UK household is now spending nearly £119 a week on groceries - that’s more than £6,000 a year. Since 2024, the average food bill has jumped up by 23%. According to reports, the Treasury has asked supermarkets to limit food prices in return for the lifting of some regulations. The proposals would see shops voluntarily cap the prices of essential groceries such as eggs, bread and milk, according