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Food prices

First Minister John Swinney announced plans to bring in a cap on prices of some household staples ahead of May’s election.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 8 Sep 2026 · 2 min read

The First Minister’s spokesman said the leader remains committed to introducing the controversial food price controls.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 1 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

The First Minister announced plans to cap the price of key items like bread and milk during the Holyrood election campaign.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 31 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

A Government minister denied plans for price caps but confirmed that it is holding talks with supermarkets amid concerns over rising inflation.

By Helen Corbett, Henry Saker-Clark, Pol Allingham and Helen William, Press Association · 20 May 2026 · 5 min read

Sir Mel Stride spoke out on the issue as he campaigned in Edinburgh on Friday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 1 May 2026 · 4 min read