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09.11.15

Talk About Low Expectations

Our analysis of PwC's new report on bonus target disclosure by FTSE100 companies. PwC, the audit group and executive pay advisers, has today launched the results of their analysis of bonus target disclosure by FTSE100…

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28.10.15

Introduce pay caps on “greedy and self-centred” business fat cats, says SNP backbencher

A write-up in the Scottish Herald of our event at the SNP Party Conference Pay caps should be introduced for "greedy and self-centred" private sector executives and the SNP should go into the next Holyrood…

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21.10.15

Author of pay reforms admits they need to go further

Vince Cable believes his new rules on top pay have had an impact, but he would now require companies to reveal their pay ratios and give more voice to employees At the High Pay Centre’s…

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12.10.15

A force for fairness: How the EU improves our working lives

The campaign for the UK to remain in the EU must appeal to those immune to the overtures of big business - HPC Deputy Director Luke Hildyard writes for Policy Network It is worryingly easy…

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08.10.15

From the vaults: a maximum wage proposal from 1994

In 1994, Rotherham MP Denis MacShane proposed a 'maximum wage' limiting executive's pay to 20 times that of their average employee. Read his proposal in the House of Commons - it's striking how many arguments…

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01.10.15

High Pay Centre appoints Stefan Stern as its new director

New leader to take over running of High Pay Centre while Deborah Hargreaves joins the board The High Pay Centre has appointed Stefan Stern as its new director, succeeding Deborah Hargreaves who will stand down…

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28.09.15

Does high executive pay really have no effect on pay of ordinary workers?

Revealing pronouncements on increased minimum wage prompt important debate about top pay One of the arguments we hear frequently is that top pay and inequality are fringe concerns. While most people agree that poverty and…

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25.08.15

Business responds to our report on Performance-related Pay

We wrote to the remuneration committee at every FTSE 100 Company - see who responded! Following publication of the final report of our commission on performance-related pay, the High Pay Centre wrote to the Chair…

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20.08.15

CEO Pay up to £5 million – the media coverage

Highlights of extensive coverage of our report showing the ongoing rise in CEO pay relative to low and middle-income earners Our research showing average FTSE 100 CEO pay jumped to £5 million in 2014, up…

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10.08.15

Comment: Easyjet pay dispute exacerbated by high executive pay

HPC Deputy Director Luke Hildyard blogs for Left Foot Forward on the importance of trade unions in combating pay inequality Easyjet cabin crew voted last week to accept the airline's revised pay offer by a…

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07.07.15

Vacancy for director of the High Pay Centre

Deborah Hargreaves is stepping down as director of the High Pay Centre later this year. We are looking for an energetic person with a proven track record to lead our highly-successful think tank. The High…

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06.07.15

High Pay Centre responds to FCA Consultation

Read our submission to the Financial Conduct Authority's Investment and Corporate Banking Study The terms of reference of this study are focused on three specific issues identified in the prior wholesale sector competition review. However,…

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02.07.15

High Pay Centre writes to Sajid Javid, business secretary, about pay rules

Our letter highlights a flaw in the 2013 remuneration reporting regulations. We are calling for more clarity about the relationship between companies and the remuneration consultants they use. Rt Hon Sajid Javid MPSecretary of State…

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29.06.15

Does a rich List CEO really need another £43 million?

HPC Deputy Director Luke Hildyard's monthly blog for Left Foot Forward The advertising and marketing firm WPP approved the £43 million pay package awarded to Chief Executive Sir Martin Sorrell in 2014 at its AGM…

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04.06.15

So-called EU ‘red tape’ actually protects vital workers’ rights

A stronger case needs to be made for the social benefits of EU membership Graeme Macdonald, the chief executive of JCB, is unfazed by the prospect of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. He says…

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27.05.15

EU proposes new rules on executive pay

The EU's shareholder rights directive potentially introduces some important rule changes on executive remuneration such as a limit to share-based pay and publication of a ratio between top and average Calling all MEPs This blog…

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30.04.15

WPP CEO paid an astonishing £43 million in 2014!

Provocative pay package will undermine public faith in business Commenting on the disclosure of WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's £43 million pay package, High Pay Centre Deputy Director Luke Hildyard said: Sir Martin Sorrell has…

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28.04.15

A force for fairness: How can the EU help to combat inequality?

A blog for British Influence, based on our report highlighting the key role the European Union's (EU) plays in ensuring vital workers’ rights and arguing that tackling inequality should be part of the case for…

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