Why the High Court sided with the BBC in capping members' pensionable pay

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The High Court decision on the BBC cap on pensionable salary is a comforting result for employers, Natasha Browne hears

At a glance The court rejected claims that the BBC breached its implied duty by capping pensionable pay  Lawyers are cautiously optimistic about the lesson for employers Fears that ‘reason...

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