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Britain's M&S gives store workers 5% pay rise

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Posted on March 5, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - British clothing and food group Marks & Spencer said its 50,000 retail workers will get a 5% pay rise from April 1, an investment of 95 million pounds ($122 million). M&S said on

Marks & Spencer Announces 5% Pay Increase for Store Workers

LONDON (Reuters) - British clothing and food group Marks & Spencer said its 50,000 retail workers will get a 5% pay rise from April 1, an investment of 95 million pounds ($122 million).

M&S said on Wednesday the pay for UK customer assistants will increase to at least 12.60 pounds an hour.

($1 = 0.7789 pounds)

(Reporting by James Davey; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • Marks & Spencer to raise retail worker pay by 5%.
  • The pay increase affects 50,000 UK employees.
  • New hourly rate for customer assistants is 12.60 pounds.
  • The investment totals 95 million pounds.
  • Pay rise effective from April 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Marks & Spencer's announcement of a 5% pay rise for its UK retail workers.
When will the pay rise take effect?
The pay rise will take effect from April 1.
How many workers are affected?
The pay rise affects 50,000 retail workers in the UK.

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