Royal Mail scheme liabilities to be met by taxpayer

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The government has announced it will set up a new public Royal Mail pension scheme - the liabilities of which are to be met by the taxpayer.

Part two of the Postal Services Bill - announced in Parliament yesterday - enables the Secretary of State to establish a new public scheme which will pay benefits to members who are or have been qu...

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