There is no silver bullet in the UK’s pension dispute
The latest USS valuation may have been conducted amid crashing markets, but there is no escaping the need for changes, says Kate Barker
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UK universities to consult on changing USS pension benefits
In letter to vice-chancellors, Universities UK says it is ‘disappointed’ sector’s biggest pension fund will not conduct a review of controversial valuation
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Union clashes with managers on turnout as USS strikes resume
UCU claims ‘huge’ support but employers’ association reports ‘low levels’ of disruption
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USS reforms ‘would cut guaranteed pension income by 35 per cent’
Union says vice-chancellors’ shake-up would leave staff thousands of pounds out of pocket annually, but universities say current benefits are unaffordable
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UK set for sector-wide strikes as UCU secures historic ‘yes’ vote
Union passes 50 per cent threshold in aggregated ballot for first time since trade union laws introduced in 2016
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Is there really a black hole in the USS? It depends on your assumptions
Amid another round of strikes, the pension scheme chair’s assertion that changes are unavoidable cannot stand unchallenged, says Neil Davies
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UUK proposes less generous pensions to stave off USS price hike
Union warns that employers ‘have offered very little to dissuade members from voting for another round of industrial action’
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‘Things can’t go on like this’ on university funding – UUK chief
Vivienne Stern aims to reach agreement on ‘long-term’ solution that works for universities, students and government
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Universities Superannuation Scheme governance review launched
Consultation opens into the terms, scope and structure of the review, which aims to identify ‘meaningful and implementable’ changes
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Union offers to swap time-limited cost hike for new USS valuation
As more strikes loom, UCU believes fresh assessment of pension fund would show employers’ justification for cuts has ‘evaporated’
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V-cs seek review of planned hike in USS pension contributions
Universities UK raises concern about influence of regulator on fund’s valuation, while indicating possible reforms to benefits
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Ten-day strike at UK universities next month on pay and pensions
More than 1 million students on 68Â campuses to be affected, as union splits walkouts by dispute
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UK universities fear more strikes as USS pensions crisis deepens
‘Unaffordable’ contribution increases proposed by Universities Superannuation Scheme mean member benefits may be up for debate once more
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Universities Superannuation Scheme backs pension benefit cuts
Fund’s embrace of employer-led reforms averts massive hikes in contributions