Scottish local council scheme deficit more than doubles since '09

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Scotland's local government pension scheme deficit has more than doubled from £3.8bn to £9bn since 2009, its spending watchdog says.

Audit Scotland, which scrutinises Scottish public spending, said in a report pensions had become a "significant cost pressure" for Scottish local authorities after council contributions to pension ...

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