PPF may seek second opinion on Laura Ashley collapse amid pension struggles

Hope William-Smith
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The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will look to appoint a new administrator to oversee an investigation into the collapse of Laura Ashley, according to reports.

Sky News said today (14 May) that the PPF was looking to restructuring firm FRP Advisory to be installed in the role alongside PwC. Over 1,500 Laura Ashley employees remain uncertain about their...

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