Channel 4 puts freeze on staff pay

The Guardian reports that in November Channel 4 had frozen staff pay and executive bonuses have been waived for chief executive Andy Duncan and director of television Kevin Lygo. This news comes on the heels of other reports that 91 staff at the company earn more than £100,000 per year.

February 2, 2009

The Guardian reports that in November Channel 4 had frozen staff pay and executive bonuses have been waived for chief executive Andy Duncan and director of television Kevin Lygo. This news comes on the heels of other reports that 91 staff at the company earn more than £100,000 per year.

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