UUK asks employers how to retain 'inclusive and affordable' USS benefits

James Phillips
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Universities UK (UUK) has opened a formal consultation with employers in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) seeking views on how to tackle the scheme’s funding situation.

Designed to find ways to retain a "valuable, affordable, inclusive and sustainable scheme" for members of staff over the long-term, the employer body is aiming to find an alternative proposal for t...

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