Government to change indexation rules for private sector schemes - UPDATE 4

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The government is set to index private sector pension increases to the Consumer Price Index in a move that could cut £100bn from scheme liabilities.

Pension increases for private sector schemes are currently indexed in line with Retail Prices Index. Pensions minister Steve Webb said this follows the decision to link public sector pension inc...

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