Pension contributions could fall again as USS surplus doubles
Healthy financial position of giant UK sector scheme may mean universities and their staff have to pay in less

Healthy financial position of giant UK sector scheme may mean universities and their staff have to pay in less

National pay award expected to be postponed, while some university employees question decision to opt out of collective bargaining

Universities may pause major staffing changes as they are predicted to save millions, experts say, but ‘volatility’ of scheme means some will press on
Majority elect to stay enrolled on more expensive TPS despite offer of incentives up to £12,000

Northumbria’s novel cost-cutting scheme is no better than the subsidiary arrangements others are using to avoid pension obligations, says Jon Bryan