FTSE100 deficits hits record high of £300bn

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The pension deficit of FTSE100 company schemes has doubled since January to reach more than £300bn, Deloitte figures reveal.

The business advisory firm said it was the highest ever level and more than double the £130bn deficit at the start of the year. Deloitte pensions consulting practice partner David Robbins blamed ...

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