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Weetabix said it was "naturally disappointed" by Usdaw's decision and said it continued to "invest in our people and offer competitive salaries".

Gavin Dadley, Usdaw's regional secretary, said the negotiations had so far "not achieved an offer that could be recommended to the membership".

USDAW's Daniel Adams said the above-inflation raise "ensures a meaningful gap between the Tesco rates of pay and the National Living Wage in April".

The Usdaw union said it was "delighted to get this outcome".

Usdaw argued that the retained pay had been described as "permanent" in their contracts, so should be ongoing.