Aldi is boosting pay for its UK workers, raising the minimum hourly wage to £12.71, with even higher rates for those in London
London: Aldi is stepping up its game by raising pay for its workers. They’re bumping the minimum hourly wage to £12.71, up from £12.40. That’s a nice little boost!
For those working in and around London, the pay is even better. They’ll see their hourly rate jump to at least £14, which is a solid increase from £13.65.
This move comes after Aldi’s UK boss, Giles Hurley, sent a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. He was sounding the alarm about rising taxes and how they could hit businesses hard.
Labour is increasing national insurance contributions and the minimum wage, which is meant to help fund public services like the NHS. But retailers are feeling the pinch, saying it makes hiring more expensive.
In April, the national living wage for those over 21 will rise to £12.21, up from £11.44. It’s all part of the government’s plan to improve public finances.
Giles Hurley mentioned that they appreciate the government’s efforts but warned that the speed of these changes could lead to job losses and higher prices.
With these pay increases, Aldi is now the top-paying supermarket in the UK. Sainsbury’s is next, planning to raise its minimum wage to £12.60 in August, while Lidl offers at least £12.40.
Hurley emphasized that Aldi’s workers are the best in the business, and this pay rise shows their commitment to keeping them well-paid.
In other news, Aldi recently lost a trademark battle over its cloudy lemon cider against Thatchers. The High Court had previously dismissed the case, but Thatchers appealed, and the judges sided with them this time.
An Aldi spokesperson expressed disappointment and mentioned they plan to appeal the ruling. It’s been a busy time for the supermarket!
