New research found that the average chief executive of a major UK company now earns roughly 130 times more than the average worker, with the pay gap continuing to grow. Labor advocates argue that soaring executive compensation has outpaced wage growth for employees, raising concerns about income inequality and fairness in the workplace. Business groups maintain that executive pay reflects company performance and the competitive market for corporate leadership. The findings have renewed debate over executive compensation, wage inequality, and the role of corporate governance in addressing pay disparities.
See "Pay gap widens as UK bosses get 130 times average worker’s salary", Mark Sweney, The Guardian, July 20, 2026