Santander cuts scheme deficit by 85%

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Santander UK has slashed its defined benefit scheme deficit by 85% after paying contributions of £995m last year.

The payments reduced the £1.06bn deficit for the year ended 31 December 2009 to £160m for the year ended 31 December 2010. The contributions were made in accordance with an agreement reached bet...

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