First Group reports £24m growth in pension deficit

First Group has reported an increase in its pension deficit in the first half of the year, but says trading is “in line with expectations”.
The firm's half year results - published today (14 November) - revealed a slight boost in revenue compared to the first half of the previous year from £3.3m to £3.5m. This comes after it began its role...
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