# Removing food tax could cost £14 million, says minister

A minister has stated that eliminating the tax on food would result in a £14 million cost to public finances. This estimate highlights the fiscal trade-off between making food more affordable and maintaining government revenue.

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- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czded34ydz4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:25:31 GMT