Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Microsoft's chief executive Satya Nadella earned $79.1m (£61m) last year, a rise of 63% compared to his compensation the year before.That was despite a request from Mr Nadella to reduce one element of his pay package because of cybersecurity flaws at the tech giant - which resulted in him getting $5m less than he otherwise would have.In common with many tech firms, Microsoft has cut thousands of jobs this year,…