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Aldi Boosts Pay for 28,000 Workers Amid UK Inflation Drop

1/13/2026

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Aldi UK will raise pay for more than 28,000 hourly workers by 2.5% from March 1, bringing the annual increase to 4.7%.
The starting wage for store assistants rises to £13.35 per hour from £13.02, with higher rates for London.
Aldi also extends maternity pay to 26 weeks at full pay.
UK inflation eased to 3.2% in November.
The government-mandated minimum wage will rise 4.1% to £12.71 in April.

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Aldi UK will raise pay for more than 28,000 hourly workers by 2.5% from March 1, bringing the annual increase to 4.7%.
The starting wage for store assistants rises to £13.35 per hour from £13.02, with higher rates for London.
Aldi also extends maternity pay to 26 weeks at full pay.
UK inflation eased to 3.2% in November.
The government-mandated minimum wage will rise 4.1% to £12.71 in April.