National Express adjusts recovery plan to address escalating deficit

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National Express UK Bus division has agreed an improved recovery plan with trustees of its pension fund, in response to a soaring deficit.

A spokesman for the company told PP the latest triennial valuation revealed a deficit of £68m for its defined benefit West Midlands Pension Scheme - up from £28m in 2008. The company has therefo...

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