LCP Accounting Survey - FTSE100 deficits slashed by £32bn

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The aggregate pension deficit for the UK's biggest companies dropped by 63% in the last year thanks to shifting indexation measures and continuing high levels of employer contributions.

The 18th annual LCP Accounting for pensions report, published today, estimated the combined deficit had tumbled from £51bn to £19bn. But LCP senior partner Bob Scott (pictured) warned against co...

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