Revealed: the executives who determine public sector pay

Ministers refusing to negotiate on wages say they must follow official review bodies - but who sits on these boards and how accountable are they?

As we head towards the new year, striking workers are squaring up for a long battle with the government. Increasingly under the spotlight in these disputes are the nine independent review bodies that make recommendations on how much to pay 2.5 million staff across the public sector, from prison officers to teachers.

Ministers have refused to negotiate on pay, saying they must follow the official recommendations.