Scrap VAT on Baby Products and Cap increase in prices of groceries

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

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.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Baby formula and nappies are zero-rated for VAT.

You may wish to start a new petition to cap price increases on groceries.

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Timeline

7 Aug 2025	Petition opened for signatures
3 Sep 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 3 Sep 2025

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