M&S raises staff pay for second time this year to help with living costs

Retailer will give 4,500 workers 250 shopping voucher as part of 15m support package

Marks & Spencer is increasing staff pay for the second time this year and providing 4,500 employees with a 250 shopping voucher as part of a 15m package to help with the rising cost of living.

The clothing, homewares and food retailer is also offering free food to workers in its warehouses in addition to that already provided to staff in stores, and both groups will have access to free sanitary products.