Amazon announces near 10% pay rise for tens of thousands of UK workers

Increase will lift minimum rates by 9.8% and comes after online retailer defeated GMB union bid for bargaining rights on pay

Amazon has announced a pay rise worth nearly 10% for tens of thousands of UK employees, after defeating an attempt by the GMB trade union for bargaining rights over pay and conditions.

The online retailer said the increase would lift minimum pay rates by 9.8% to between 13.50 and 14.50 an hour, depending on location. Staff with at least three years' service will receive a minimum of between 13.75 and 14.75 an hour.