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Chancellor George Osborne is unlikely to give the green light to pension scheme smoothing in the Budget on Wednesday, after the industry and lobby groups rejected the proposals.

Unions have attacked government plans to allow employers to change scheme rules without trustee consent.

At least 30% of executive pay should be deferred in order to place more focus on long-term results, according to an independent review into short-termism.

Jack Jones looks at responses to the DWP consultation on smoothing discount rates

British Airways has seen its combined defined benefit deficit increase despite asset increases of over €2bn (£1.73bn), its final results show.

The latest set of financial results from FTSE companies has re-ignited the debate over smoothing discount rates as strong asset returns were wiped out due to falls in discount rates.

Taha Lokhandwala on the challenges to healthy scheme funding

Taha Lokhandwala looks at the options for smoothing discount rates

Employers need to be given a defined line between providing information and advice on pension arrangements, a select committee hears.

Trade bodies have balked at the prospect of an increase in the Pension Protection Fund compensation cap, arguing the cost will be passed onto schemes and employers.