M&S gives staff second pay rise in a year and £250 food voucher to help with cost of living

Marks & Spencer has followed rival retailer Sainsbury's in awarding its staff a second pay rise this year.

M&S is bumping its minimum hourly wage to £10.20 from October 1, following a rise from £9.50 to £10 in April. Non-management staff at M&S will also be given a £250 food voucher as part of the support package to address cost of living concerns. Workers at its distribution centre are also set to receive one free meal per shift.

Stuart Machin, chief executive at Marks & Spencer, said: “Whether you’re running a home or running a business, everyone across the country is feeling the pressure of rising costs.