Uniq could recapitalise following TPR funding rejection

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Embattled chilled foods firm Uniq could be forced to recapitalise in order to fund its £436m scheme deficit.

The radical proposal follows The Pension Regulator's rejection of a funding deal agreed between the firm and the scheme trustees (PP Online, 19 July). In a statement, Uniq said: "If a long term ...

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