Money blog: Morrisons admits it 'went too far' with self-checkouts - as it changes strategy

Many retailers boosted wages after living wage/minimum wage changes in spring.Figures show German discount brands Aldi and Lidl top the list of major UK supermarkets when it comes to staff hourly pay - after Lidl introduced its third pay increase of the year in May to match its closest rival.Meanwhile, Morrisons is at the bottom of the pack for staff pay outside London, with hourly wages starting at the National Living Wage (£11.44).How do other companies compare when it comes to pay and benefits? We've taken a look...AldiPay: £12.40 an hour outside London and £13.65 inside the M25Aldi announced in March it was bringing in its second pay rise of the year as part of its aim to be the best-paying UK supermarket.From 1 June, hourly pay rose from £12 an hour to £12.40 outside the M25 and £13.55 to £13.65 in London.Aldi is one of the only supermarkets to give staff paid breaks. It also offers perks such as discounted gym membership and cinema tickets, and financial planning tools. However,...