Mitchell & Butlers deficit up despite strong asset performance

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The Mitchell & Butlers scheme deficit has increased from £37m to £88m from 2011 despite increases in asset value and employer contributions.

The pub chain's final results showed a £138m increase in assets to £1.6bn along with a second annual £40m employer contribution. However, the scheme's liabilities increased by £189m to almost £1...

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