Furlough scheme hits pension contributions by 25%

Holly Roach
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The government’s furlough scheme has hit pension contributions by 25%, higher than the 20% wage cut the scheme offers, according to research by Now Pensions.

The pension provider revealed the effect of furlough had reduced pension contributions by a quarter, due to the mathematics of the system, meaning the first £120 of weekly pay is not pensionable. ...

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