Industry criticises DWP block on statutory override for ex-public sector pensions

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Pension industry organisations have criticised the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) decision to block the use of statutory override for former public sector pensions.

Following the proposal of the flat-rate state pension and end of contracting out, the government said sponsors would be able to override scheme rules and trustees to compensate for the increase in ...

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