United Kingdom: Marks & Spencer halts commitment to align pay with Real Living Wage

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On 3 March, Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced a 6.4% pay rise for its 55,000 UK store staff, effective 1 April—nearly double the 3.4% inflation rate recorded in December.

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