Silliest thing; there should be an ABILITY pay gap; not one based on gender, skin colour or religion.

Wouldn't disagree with that.

Although remuneration is driven by many factors - not least the financial package available from a previous employer.

One example - Nick Robinson of BBC's Today programme. When he returned from ITV, he was in a position to negotiate an improved/lucrative BBC deal.

Better than most of his Today colleagues, irrespective of gender. The BBC simply had to make it worth his while, if they wanted him to return.