Ombudsman orders compensation for EMI pensioner over 'loss of expectation'

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The Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has awarded a member of the EMI Group Pension Fund £500 after he suffered "a loss of expectation" over the amount of his pension.

Deputy PO Jane Irvine was adamant that the compensation was ordered for distress caused to the deferred member, not "for any perceived loss of pension". John Atkinson left his employment at EMI ...

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