Dairy Crest to close DB scheme to future accrual

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Dairy Crest will close its defined benefit pension scheme to future accruals with effect from April 1 next year.

In its latest trading update, the company said formal consultation with its employees and their representatives had been completed. The update said: "We expect to conclude discussion on this mat...

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