Ikea commit to paying above living wage

Ikea has become the first national retailer in the UK to commit to paying over the living wage when it is introduced next year.

The furniture chain has promised to pay all of its 9,000 UK staff a minimum of £7.85 an hour from April 2016.

Gillian Drakeford, Country Manager for Ikea UK and Ireland, said: “Introducing the living wage is not only the right thing to do for our co-workers, but it also makes good business sense.

“This is a long-term investment in our people based on our values and our belief that a team with good compensation and working conditions is in a position to provide a great experience to our customers.”