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The third in a series of seminars hosted by the High Pay Centre and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This series of seminars on Better Business will cover a range of issues relating to top pay and corporate…

Today the Business Secretary Vince Cable announced reforms on executive pay which included a binding vote for shareholders every three years on "pay policy" In response Deborah Hargreaves, Director of the High Pay Centre, said:…

The High Pay Centre is delighted to announce a recent addition to the team Emily Death has been appointed as Events Organiser and Office Administrator.She will be responsible for overseeing and expanding the organisation’s programme…

Are you concerned about excessive pay? If you have pension savings or an ISA then you have a stake in Britain’s biggest companies. FairPensions have made it easy to contact your ISA or pension provider…

Deborah Hargreaves, Director of the High Pay Centre discusses the current debate about pay at the top As Vince Cable begins his consultation on executive pay reforms, it is clear there are a number of…

The latest report from the HPC on the make-up of remuneration committees received significant media coverage. Here is just a flavour. Independent - 'Old boys' network' alive on UK Guardian - Executive pay soars as…

Deborah Hargreaves, Director of the High Pay Centre reports on the recent HPC seminar Since 2009, employees and trade unions have had a key role in setting the pay of their bosses in Germany. While…

Nick Isles, Chair of the High Pay Centre looks at footballer's pay and the impact it is having on the clubs and the players. This was the question the High Pay Centre was asked last…

First in a series of seminars on Better Business hosted by the High Pay Centre & supported by FES. The first seminar will take place onWednesday 21st March 11.30 – 1.00  in a central London…

Former Greggs CEO calls for executive pay reform As reported in the Guardian today the former CEO of Greggs, Sir Mike Darrington has become the first senior executive to break ranks with his peers and…

We look forward to working with Jonathon and Justine in the coming weeks, months and years. We are delighted to announce that our cross party advisory board has two new members, Justine Roberts and Jonathon…

Can the bonus culture in the City change? RBS boss Stephen Hester has bowed under pressure to refuse his bonus of shares worth almost a £1m. City AM editor Allister Heath and Deborah Hargreaves Director…