Tesco CEO’s near £10m pay a ‘slap in the face’ for struggling workers, union says

Package for Ken Murphy more than double the previous year, and more than half relates to long-term bonus

Tesco has been accused of giving struggling workers a “slap in the face” after the UK supermarket’s boss earned almost £10m last year as profits soared during the cost of living crisis.

Ken Murphy was given £9.9m in pay and perks, more than double the previous year and thought to be the most ever for a Tesco boss, beating £7m-plus paydays for the former chief executive Sir Terry Leahy.