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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Williams

Bank of England boss tells banks to use ‘restraint’ on bonuses

PA Wire

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

The governor, who is paid around £575,000 a year, also said bankers his wage restraint remarks applied to bankers' bonuses as he faced tough questions from MPs on the Treasury Select Committee.

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