FTSE350 deficits up £30bn in a fortnight

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The collective pension deficit of Britain's biggest companies has increased by £30bn since the beginning of May, according to Towers Watson.

The consultant estimated that the total deficit in schemes at FTSE350 firms increased from £62bn at the end of April to £92bn by 16 May, driven by growing liabilities. It said this was due to co...

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