Builders merchants and DIY group Heiton Holdings said directors' pay rose to £1.5 million in the year ended April from £1.2 million a year earlier.

Chief executive Mr Leo Martin earned £452,000 between salary, benefits, pension contributions and a performance-related bonus of £207,000.

Finance director Peter Byers was paid £358,000, while chief operations director Rory O'Mahony was paid £286,000.