Average IAS19 discount rates used by FTSE100 companies to calculate pensions deficits have risen for the first time in five years.
UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell in the year to May, after the previous month saw its first climb in 10 months.
The UK's headline inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in February, its lowest level since late 2009.
Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney has warned the 2% target for inflation has become a "dangerous distraction" for the UK's policymakers.
The UK inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in January, marking the first time it has fallen below the Bank of England's target of 2% since November 2009.
The Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has ruled in favour of the trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme (APS) in the latest twist in a long-running battle over indexation.
Unite is balloting more than 5,000 Ford workers over strike action in a row over job security and pensions.
Rachel Dalton looks at the implications for scheme investment
The UK's headline inflation rate fell to 2% in December, rounding off a near 1% fall since the summer, official data has shown.
The UK's headline inflation rate has fallen to its lowest level in four years after edging down to 2.1% in November.