United Utilities accelerates £50m contribution

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United Utilities has brought forward a £50m contribution to its defined benefit scheme after reporting strong financial performance.

The firm said the early payment, together with £100m in accelerated contributions made last September, completed payments due under its recovery plan three years ahead of schedule. It said this ...

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