PPF and TPR in talks over BHS pension scheme

Michael Klimes
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The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has confirmed it is working with The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to secure the best outcome for BHS scheme members after the retailer entered administration today.

British Home Stores (BHS) filed for administration, putting 164 shops and almost 11,000 jobs at risk, this morning after attempts to find a purchaser for the business failed. Administrator Duff ...

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