News and views from the business world with Jeremy Naylor and Andy Verity. New figures published by the Cabinet Office show that more than 170 top civil servants get paid more than the Prime Minister. The Co-op reveals it turned away nearly £100 million in business last year due to ethical concerns. A leading charity is asking its donors to lend money to fund an unusual leveraged finance project. Finally, new rules from the European Commission could lower the cost of having your car serviced.