Fire Service could be decimated over scheme changes

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Almost half of UK firefighters say they will quit the service if the government makes changes to their pensions, a poll has found.

The poll - conducted by YouGov among 8,000 Fire Service members - found 45% were considering leaving the service if government plans to increase member contributions, end final salary arrangements ...

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