DB deficit unchanged in six years despite £50bn contributions

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The combined deficit of the UK's biggest schemes remains unchanged from six years ago at £68bn, despite contributions of more than £50bn, figures reveal.

When the Aon Hewitt 200 index commenced on 31 March, 2005, the deficit of the 200 largest UK final salary schemes stood at £68bn. Six years later the index revealed the deficit is still £68bn, desp...

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