Posted in News Top civil servants can now earn up to £174,000 without approval from ministers – paving the way for generous taxpayer-funded rises July 12, 2025 Under new Civil Service guidance on ‘pay control’, only earnings above £174,000 – and bonuses over £25,000 – must be signed off, a hike from £150,000 and £17,500 respectively. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14900443/Top-civil-servants-pay-without-approval-ministers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490