Ibstock plans to close DB scheme

James Phillips
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Brick maker Ibstock is consulting on closing its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual, potentially affecting 40% of the company's UK staff.

The scheme had an actuarial deficit of £19.4m on 30 June, according to its interim report published on 5 August. This is in contrast to a £17.4m surplus recorded on 31 December 2015 on the same act...

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