BT scheme deficit fears ease as shares rally

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Fears over an increase in BT Pension Scheme's liability eased in early trading today sending BT share price up to 173p from the close of 167p yesterday.

Concerns over a £3.2bn increase in BT Group's pension scheme deficit, equivalent to 40p a share, had sent investors scurrying away from BT shares, sending the price down 1.2% to 167 at the close. ...

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