Though down on the previous day's 17,540, the numer is around double the level from a week earlier. As Prime Minister, Mrs May receives a ministerial salary and a separate annual income as a MP. If they are not incentivised to devise good policy, implement it effectively and rapidly, save taxpayers money and so on – what are they incentivised to do? Guardian July 2016: Appointed as UK's foreign secretary Johnson gave up his Daily Telegraph column, meaning giving up an annual salary of £275,000. With infections rising and restrictions returning, the British economy is widely expected to slow over the winter. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. "This brings us to a fundamental issue. But an ally of Mr Johnson told The Times that, like other prime ministers before him, he was “very, very badly served”. Despite four months of growth following a dramatic near-quarter contraction, the economy remains 9.2% smaller than it was before the pandemic. “I have always said that we will do whatever is necessary to protect jobs and livelihoods as the situation evolves,” Sunak said. A more generous nationwide program will expire at the end of October, having already cost the government nearly 40 billion pounds. Theresa May salary: Theresa May is negotiating the UK's exit from the European Union, Theresa May salary: Theresa May in her Maidenhead constituency, EU making FUNDAMENTAL mistake over Irish border warns May, Theresa May's Downing Street Brexit speech in full, 'DREADFUL – she's not listening' Nicola Sturgeon condemns Theresa May. The latest figures show the number of people being hospitalized fell slightly to 597, but the daily death toll rose to 87, the highest since early July. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a This breaks down into £75,440 for her ministerial position as the Prime Minister and £76,011 for her MP role. Neither the EC nor the project beneficiaries are liable for any use made of the information contained herein or … JUST IN: How Japan called for closer EU-UK ties in savage letter to PM. Published 18 August 2016 Last updated 21 June 2019 — … The changes will take effect from Nov. 1 and will be available for six months, with a review in January. The PM earns an annual total of £158,000 - far less than Mr Johnson is currently pulling in. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express The would-be PM will see his income tumble by 80 per cent in … The latest daily figures published Friday showed 13,864 new cases. "More than 200 of them enjoyed pay rises despite a cap by the Government and deep public spending cuts under the Conservative Party. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Theresa May Brexit deal: Why has the EU rejected the Chequers plan? THERESA MAY BREXIT DEAL: WHY HAS THE EU REJECTED THE CHEQUERS PLAN? A 2015 analysis by The Daily Telegraph found that the number of officials earning six-figure salaries had risen by nearly a fifth in just two years. He's stuck in the flat and Downing Street is not a nice place to live. But the amount the Prime Minister actually received in the last financial year was £151,451. They said: “He doesn't have a housekeeper, he has a single cleaner and they're worried about being able to afford a nanny. HMRC, which had been heavily criticised for its "appalling" standards of customer service, had more than 35 officials earning over £100,000. You’ve accepted all cookies. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone. “The expansion of the Job Support Scheme will provide a safety net for businesses across the U.K. who are required to temporarily close their doors, giving them the right support at the right time.”. Sunak also said cash grants for businesses required to close will also be increased to up to 3,000 pounds per month. Boris will also receive an additional salary because he is Prime Minister. "Others boosted their pay packets with bonuses, six-figure pension contributions and official cars. Brexit: Did Northern Ireland vote for Brexit? The U.K. as a whole has suffered Europe’s deadliest outbreak, with over 42,600 deaths. Sunak would not be drawn on what businesses would be forced to close but said the rise in cases and hospital admissions in certain parts of the country is a “concern” that requires a change in approach. "It seems extraordinary that over 300 civil servants in Whitehall should earn more than the Prime Minister and these figures do not even include the thousands of local government officers earning six figure salaries.". Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Restrictions are already being tightened Friday in Scotland, where pubs in the two biggest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, have to close for 16 days. The basic annual salary of an MP in the House of Commons is £81,932. Apart from the obvious fact that in bureaucracies people do not think about saving money the way startups do, Mr Cummings noted, there is also the problem that almost nobody in Whitehall can remember the last time they had to make real cuts. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. At NHS England, 23 officials earned more than the Prime Minister. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Minimum Salaries for ministers provided with use of a manse Order of Ministry (includes diaconal and ordained ministers) A - 1 to 2 B - 3 to 4 C - 5 to 7 D - 8 to 10 E - 11 to 13 F - … These typically cover accommodation costs - including London weighting - staffing and office expenses. Boris Johnson has taken a pay cut of more than £670,000 a year, the biggest financial hit to a new prime minister.An analysis of Johnson’s earnings for the past 12 months, based on official figures THERESA MAY BREXIT NO DEAL: IS THE UK HEADED FOR A NO DEAL? Express. That is being succeeded by the less generous Jobs Support Scheme, which will see the government pay up to 22% of wages for people returning to work from furlough from Nov. 1. Business and union leaders agreed that the modified scheme will help protect jobs. The answer? Mr Johnson was also said to be financially supporting, to differing degrees, four of his six children. Even if he or Carrie want to go into the rose garden they have to go through the office.". Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. With infections rising, the pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to impose further local restrictions has grown. "HMT officials are interested in their control over Whitehall – not saving taxpayers’ money.". Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Mr Johnson spoke publicly about being overweight as he urged Britons to slim down before a possible second wave of coronavirus this year. After the 2015 General Election, then prime minister David Cameron announced he would freeze the pay of ministers in Government. At NHS England, 23 officials earned more than the Prime Minister. Minimum Salaries & Reimbursements for Ministry Personnel (2020) The United Church of Canada 6 L’Eglise Unie du Canada B. LONDON -- The British government said Friday it will pay two thirds of the salaries of workers in companies that have to close as a result of new coronavirus restrictions widely expected to come into effect next week.