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Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
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AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business groups have sent a joint letter to Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney, asking him to abandon his proposal for a legal cap on certain food and drink prices. The organisations argue the measure would be ineffective and could harm the market. Swinney has faced criticism over the plan as discussions continue.
WHY IT MATTERS
The decision on the price‑cap proposal could impact food prices for consumers and the operating costs for businesses across Scotland.
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
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