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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Bank of England boss criticised for ‘sick joke’ asking workers not to demand pay rise

PA Wire

The governor of the Bank of England is under pressure following comments he made that workers should avoid asking for excessive pay rises to prevent inflation increasing further.

Andrew Bailey who took home £575,538 in pay and benefits last year, said staff should show restraint on pay, despite soaring energy bills as the cost of living crisis bites.

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