Bidders eye McColl's; trustee calls for respect for schemes

McColl’s Pension Schemes trustee wants respect for ‘pension promises’ amid collapse

Hope William-Smith
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Bidders eye McColl's; trustee calls for respect for schemes

Bidders looking to acquire McColl’s Retail Group must make it clear they accept the pension promises made to the 2,000 members of its pension schemes, a spokesperson for the trustee says.

This follows numerous reports that the convenience shop, newsagent and post office services operator is on the edge of collapse after almost 50 years in business. A trustee for the McColl's pens...

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