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Women directors at FTSE firms paid two-thirds less than men

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Catherine Mann from the Bank of England is among leading City figures warning that firms must keep up the pressure on diversity
Catherine Mann from the Bank of England is among leading City figures warning that firms must keep up the pressure on diversity Photo: Thomas Karlsson/Alamy

Women board directors at FTSE 350 financial services firms in the UK are paid two-thirds less than men in the same position, new figures showed.

During the 2020/2021 financial year, the average annual pay for male directors was £689,550, compared to £235,075 for women, according to research carried out by employment law firm Fox and Partners.  

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