Business · 15 May 2026

Tesco boss Ken Murphy gets £1m pay rise

Tesco's chief executive received a significant pay increase, reflecting the supermarket's strong performance and market position. Ken Murphy's total pay reached £10.8m last year, which was £1m more than his earnings in the previous year. His package included a £3.4m annual bonus and £5.7m in shares, following Tesco's highest market share in a decade.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 May 2026 at 16:52

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