Value grocer Aldi has announced a further pay rise for staff, just a month after originally revealing a higher rate.

Aldi revealed that from next month will now pay store staff at least £12.75 an hour nationally, and £14.05 within the M25. There will be a further increase to £12.85 per hour and £14.16 per hour respectively from September.

That compares to the figures announced in January of at least £12.71 an hour nationally, and £14.00 within the M25.

Store assistant pay will rise further to £13.66 nationally, and £14.35 within the M25, based upon length of service.

The rise was triggered in order to maintain Aldi’s position as “Britain’s best-paying supermarket” after Lidl revealed its staff pay rise.

Aldi UK and Ireland chief executive Giles Hurley said: “This latest increase recognises the important contribution that our colleagues make day in, day out and ensures they are rewarded fully for their contribution with industry-leading pay.

“Every member of team Aldi plays an important role in providing the best products, service and value to the millions of shoppers that visit our stores.”

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