High Pay Centre

The High Pay Centre is a UK-based independent think tank that researches and campaigns on issues related to high pay, corporate governance, and income inequality. It analyzes executive compensation, promotes transparency in pay practices, and advocates for policies to address excessive pay and promote fairer distribution of wealth. The High Pay Centre is newsworthy currently due to its commentary on rising executive pay packages at major UK companies, such as Shell and AstraZeneca, and its criticism of the Labour government's decision to shut down a public register tracking shareholder revolts over executive pay. This register, established in 2017, aimed to increase accountability and curb excessive boardroom pay. The High Pay Centre argues that its closure will allow companies to conceal controversies surrounding executive compensation, making its work on pay transparency and fairness even more relevant in the current economic climate.