The supermarket gave thousands of employees a pay rise, now in effect.

Lidl's entry-level pay is £13.45, rising to £14.45 with experience. Lidl raised pay. The pay rise helps employees.

The pay increase started on March 1, the seventh rise in three years.

Lidl is investing £29 million in staff pay for all employees.

Lidl is now the highest-paying supermarket in the UK again.

All 35,000 staff got a pay rise, with London staff earning £14.80 per hour. Staff in London got a pay rise. London staff are happy.

Staff can earn up to £15.30 with experience. There is a chance for more pay.

Lidl's staff get the Real Living Wage and the London Living Wage nationwide.

Employees get extra perks like doubled paternity leave and eight weeks' full pay after five years.

Lidl GB chief people officer Stephanie Rogers said they are happy to offer family leave enhancements.

These improvements show Lidl's commitment to providing competitive benefits to colleagues.

Ms Rogers said a longer paid paternity leave period is a step towards gender equality.

Encouraging paternity leave will create development opportunities for others.