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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Chapman

Bank of England boss on £575,000 a year defends controversial ‘wage restraint’ comments

PA Wire

The governor of the Bank of England has defended his controversial comments urging workers to show "restraint" when asking for pay rises to cover the soaring cost of living.

Andrew Bailey, who is paid about £575,000 a year, also said his remarks applied to bankers’ bonuses, as he faced tough questions from MPs on the Treasury Select Committee.

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