Chancellor Healey will scrap tariffs on selected grocery staples such as marmalade and gherkins as part of a pre Budget package of everyday fixes. The government says the changes are meant to give households breathing space.
The products named so far are typical of items that appear regularly in shopping baskets. Removing the duties is intended to bring down the price of those goods at the till.
The government says the changes are meant to give households breathing space.
The package is being presented as practical help for families ahead of the full Budget. It is framed as a set of modest measures rather than a major shift in tax policy.
How much shoppers actually save will depend on whether importers and retailers pass on the lower costs. Food prices remain a central concern for many households as the Budget approaches.
