Motability boss’s pay ‘unacceptable’ say MP committees
Craig TaylorThe salary of Mike Betts – who runs the disabled car scheme – has grown by 78% since 2008. BBC News – Business
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Ocado delivers for ‘patient’ investors
For years the online retailer was a disappointing loss-maker, but a deal in the US has ignited the shares and confounded critics. BBC News – Business
‘Girl Fund’ to invest in gender diverse companies
Legal and General’s fund will focus on businesses who score highly in areas such as women on boards. BBC News – Business
Total set to pull out of Iran gas deal without sanctions waiver
The French energy giant says it will withdraw from the project if there is no waiver from US sanctions. BBC News – Business
Year-long pay squeeze comes to an end
Wages are rising faster than inflation for the first time in more than a year, official figures show. BBC News – Business
Footfall suffers ‘unprecedented’ decline
Number of shoppers falls 4.8% in March and April – worse than in the depths of the last recession. BBC News – Business