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BT Pension Plan Lost £11 Billion in Buildup to U.K. Bond Meltdown
Despite the steep loss, CEO Morten Nilsson says there is ‘no worsening’ in the plan’s funding position.
Ruling shoots down BT, Ford, Marks and Spencer pension funds’ challenge to reforming inflation calculation.
Union says ruling prevents 80,000 members from losing average of £24,000 in pension benefits.
Union to vote on proposals in the coming weeks.
Communication Workers Union says a major industrial relations showdown looks inevitable.
Telecommunications giant considers alternative approaches to making only cash payments.