The pay rise comes as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase.

More than 3 million workers in shops, restaurants and workplaces across the UK will benefit from the boost.

Initially announced at the Budget in Autumn, the 6.7 per cent increase will be worth £1,400 a year for an eligible full-time worker.

The National Living Wage will increase to £12.21 per hour, while the new National Minimum Wage will be set at £10.00 per hour.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Image: Ian Forsyth/PA Wire)

The National Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds is also set to increase by........

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