UK - Brewing giant Scottish & Newcastle has blamed poor contracting-out rebates and rising costs for its decision to close its final salary scheme to new members.
The firm – best known for its John Smiths and Newcastle Brown Ale brands – revealed that its FRS17 deficit has increased from £187.6m at the end of April 2002, to £470m. The firm is doubling its a...
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