Scrap VAT on Baby Products and Cap increase in prices of groceries
We urge the UK Government to scrap VAT on essential baby products and cap the prices of key groceries like bread, milk, eggs, and pasta to combat profiteering and ease the cost-of-living crisis, protecting families and ensuring fair access to basic necessities.
Signatures
19
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 19/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 19/100,000
- 03 SEPT 2025Petition rejectedalready-happening
Baby formula and nappies are zero-rated for VAT. You may wish to start a new petition to cap price increases on groceries. You may also wish to sign these petitions: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/721066 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732723
- 07 AUG 2025Petition created
Background
Millions of UK families are struggling to afford essentials. Baby items like nappies and formula are taxed unfairly, despite being necessities. Grocery prices have soared while supermarket profits rise. Scrapping VAT and capping food prices would ease the burden and protect the most vulnerable. These steps would restore fairness, support public health, and help families facing impossible choices between heating and eating. The time to act is now.