David Cameron Increased Advisers' Pay By Up To 24%, Analysis Says

David Cameron gave some of his special advisers large pay rises just months before they were handed generous severance packages, according to a report. An analysis by Civil Service World found the former prime minister increased the salary of some of his advisers, known as spads, by as much as £18,000 - or up to 24%. The double digit hikes were ordered despite pay rises being capped at 1% in the public sector.