Treasury admits thousands will opt out of LGPS if Hutton reforms go through

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Tens of thousands of local government scheme members will opt-out if Lord Hutton's proposal to increase contribution rates is implemented, the Treasury has admitted.

Documents released under a Freedom of Information Request by the Local Government Chronicle show 6% of people earning below £25,000 and 8% of people earning £21,000 will leave the scheme if the Tre...

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