Aldi employees in Leek and beyond are in line for their second pay rise in a year.

From September, all hourly paid Aldi employees will receive an increase of 40p an hour on their current hourly rate.

The increase means that all of the supermarket's store assistants outside the M25 will receive a minimum of £10.50 an hour.

Aldi says that the increase will apply to around 26,000 of its employees nationally, adding that the increase maintains the German-founded company's position as the best paying supermarket in the UK.

Aldi also remains the only supermarket to offer paid breaks, which the company says is now worth more than £830 a year for the average store worker.

Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: "Our new rates of pay maintain Aldi's position as the UK's highest paying supermarket.

"This announcement recognises the amazing contribution our colleagues make in serving local communities across the country.

"Their outstanding efforts have ensured that our customers continue to have access to fresh affordable food, every single day."