House of Fraser closes DB scheme ahead of auto-enrolment

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House of Fraser has closed its defined benefit pension schemes to future accrual after the shortfall in the two funds shot up by more than £50m last year.

A spokesman for the retailer confirmed that House of Fraser Pension Plan and the James Beattie Pension Plan had shut following a consultation with members and trustees. The company said the move...

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