Employer USS proposals will 'ultimately destroy scheme'

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Hope William-Smith
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Employer USS proposals will 'ultimately destroy scheme'

New suggested contribution rates to bolster Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) coffers will ultimately destroy it, sponsoring employer representative Universities UK (UUK) says.

Speaking at a briefing today (10 February) UUK head of pensions Stuart McLean said an agreement over USS needed to be reached with the University and College Union (UCU) to allow the 2020 valuation...

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