M&S joins Aldi and Lidl with new £13 rule coming into force from AprilMarks and Spencer has announced a 6.4% pay increase for 55,000 UK store colleagues from AprilView Image Marks and Spencer is now the third best paying supermarket following Aldi and Lidl (Image: ChronicleLive)Numerous retailers have been boosting hourly rates to support workers amid challenging economic conditions. Thus far, both Aldi and Lidl have unveiled "market-leading" remuneration for thousands of staff members. The company's chief executive has announced that 55,000 UK shop floor workers will benefit from a 6.4 percent uplift commencing next month in an "inflation-beating pay award." M&S has now secured its position as the third highest-paying retailer nationwide following this initiative, trailing only its budget German supermarket competitors. ‌Meanwhile, budget retailer Lidl raised its starting wage from 1st March to £13.45 across the country, climbing to £14.45 depending on tenure, whilst within the M25 it reaches £14.80, progressing to £15.30 based on service length.

Source: Daily Mirror March 07, 2026 07:53 UTC