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00:00Hey, I'm Alex Nelson, your go-to for the latest in personal finance and money-saving tips.

00:06Let's dive into the top money stories from the past week.

00:16First up, great news for Aldi employees.

00:19The discount supermarket is raising its pay for in-store workers this March.

00:23Store assistants will see their hourly wage go up to £12.71,

00:27with London-based employees earning £14 an hour.

00:30Aldi's pay consistently outpaces competitors like Sainsbury's and Lidl,

00:34so if you're working in retail, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.

00:38Next, some concerning news for NatWest customers.

00:41The bank has announced it will be closing 53 more branches between April and June,

00:46adding to the over 1,400 branches it's already shut since 2015.

00:51This shift towards digital banking is making it harder for people,

00:55especially in rural areas or those who rely on in-person services, to manage their finances.

01:01If you're affected, now's the time to get familiar with online banking,

01:04or look into other nearby branches if you're not quite ready to go digital.

01:09And for those of you who love a good deal while shopping,

01:11Waitrose has brought back its free tea and coffee offer.

01:15From January 27th, members of the MyWaitrose loyalty programme

01:18are able to grab a free hot drink without having to make a purchase first.

01:22So, if you're out running errands, it's a great little perk to make your shopping experience that much better.

01:27So, whether you're looking for better pay, keeping an eye on bank enclosures,

01:31or just enjoying a free cup of coffee, these are just a few ways to make your money work harder for you.

01:37Stay tuned for more updates and personal finance tips, and I'll see you next week.