High pay has been a political concern for more than a quarter of a century, but this concern is growing … Continue reading “Why we should be ‘intensely relaxed’ about high pay again”

The Labour Party wishes to restrict the pay of ‘fat cat’ executives. This is a policy which is apparently highly … Continue reading “Beware the lure of executive pay caps”

Economic logic suggests that free determination of employment contracts, like free trade, normally benefits both parties and leads to high … Continue reading “From the gender pay gap to the minimum wage to executive pay – the politicisation of pay must end”

‘Fat Cat Tuesday’ has come and gone. This is the day on which, according to the High Pay Centre ‘Britain’s … Continue reading “Fat Cat Tuesday: Why I’m still intensely relaxed about people getting filthy rich”

Vince Cable’s proposals on executive pay do not really amount to a great deal, but it is worrying that the … Continue reading “Cable’s proposals will harm business and politicise pay”

The Prime Minister says that the government intends to act on what it sees as excessive executive pay. Apparently we … Continue reading “Top Pay under fire again”