PPF in discussions with BHS over DB scheme

Michael Klimes
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The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is in talks with British Home Stores (BHS) over transferring its 20,000 pensioners into the rescue agency.

The Financial Times reported that officials were asking Sir Philip Green who sold the retailer last year to contribute to the defined benefit pension scheme which has a deficit of more than £200m. ...

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