State pension reform could cost local authorities and public sector contractors £1bn if the government forces them to pay for inflation protection, according to Mercer.
The additional costs would come from the creation of a single-tier state pension and inflation proofing which protects benefits against rising prices. Members currently benefit from protections ...
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