Companies are fleeing the London Stock Exchange for nimbler, cheaper alternatives. Administrative burdens, outdated bureaucracy and high listing costs have turned London into a laggard. This article calls on the LSE to modernise to attract growth companies again.

This article explores how much non‑executive directors earn in FTSE companies, summarising Spencer Stuart data on chair, SID and NED remuneration in the FTSE 350. It notes that average chair pay is around £373k with fees declining to 2016 levels, SIDs earn around £164k, and typical NED fees range from £75k–£110k in the FTSE 100 and 250, highlighting differences across sectors and the shifting pay landscape.