United Kingdom

UK - National Tyres and Autocare has closed its final salary pension scheme for new members and will open a defined contribution plan for new workers.

UK - Opposition parties have joined forces to attack the government over its latest proposals for tackling the pensions crisis.

UK - Pension funds have told telecommunications giant Vodafone to amend its executive remuneration package or face a backlash from investors.

UK - Trade unions are taking action to ensure Coats Viyella employees will retain access to a final salary scheme when the company sells off several of its UK divisions.

UK - Consultants have accused the government of "ducking" the complex issues facing the pensions industry.

UK - Socially responsible investment experts have hit back over claims the style may be a "dead duck".

UK - Insurers are urging the government to rethink its proposals on money-back annuities which caps the option at age 75.

UK - The Royal Mail is seeking permission to increase the price of stamps in a bid to stem a £330m pension deficit.

UK - Eva Greenspan has been taken on as a solicitor in the property department of Bircham Dyson Bell.

UK - GMO is launching a major bid to double assets under management in the UK this year.