Manchester United have been named the most hated company in the UK.

United are more hated than the only people in the country who probably earn more than the club's multi-million pound stars - bankers.

In a survey of 1,000 UK adults, 26 per cent said they hated Manchester United compared to 23 per cent who cannot stand budget airline Ryanair, the next most despised company.

The poll, conducted by Online Opinions for The People, showed no love lost either for chains who appear to be taking over the nation's high streets - 19 per cent hate McDonalds and 14 per cent hate Starbucks.

 MOST HATED COMPANIES FOR BRITS

* Manchester United - 26 per cent * Ryanair - 23 per cent * British Gas - 22per cent * McDonalds - 19 per cent * RBS - 17 per cent * Lloyds Bank - 16 per cent * Starbucks - 14 per cent * BT - 13 per cent * Sky - 13 per cent * easyJet - 10 per cent * Network Rail - 9 per cent

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