DWP to review PPF compensation cap - UPDATED

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The Department for Work and Pensions will review the Pension Protection Fund compensation cap over fears long-serving workers are receiving "penal" treatment.

Pensions minister Steve Webb revealed the government could increase the cap for long-term workers during a parliamentary debate on the Visteon pension scheme earlier this week. Webb said: "I hav...

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