MPs probe TPR over Debenhams refinancing discussions

Kim Kaveh
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The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has questioned The Pensions Regulator (TPR) over its involvement in a refinancing plan for Debenhams, as the retailer battles for survival.

The WPC's letter - sent by chairman Frank Field on 27 February - asked for details of any discussions the regulator has had to date with the retailers' two defined benefit schemes: the Debenhams Re...

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