Aldi leads UK supermarket pay in 2026 with £13.50 an hour. See how rivals compare and what rising wages mean for retail workers.

Asda confirms 53,000 UK workers were underpaid holiday and sickness pay after payroll errors. Full refunds with 12% interest promised.

Sainsbury’s confirms a 5% above-inflation pay rise, lifting hourly pay to £13.23 from March 2026 with added staff benefits.

Lidl plans over 50 new UK stores as supermarket competition intensifies. See what the expansion means for jobs and retail workers.