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Teesside invests in energy storage ahead of pooling

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The £3.9bn Middlesbrough Borough Council Teesside Pension Fund has invested in operational grid-scale energy storage assets, through the British Strategic Investment Fund.

Barnet grapples with data difficulties

The £1bn London Borough of Barnet Pension Fund has implemented a recovery plan after falling under scrutiny from the Pensions Regulator over its administrative struggles.

High Court backs employers in Wedgwood dispute

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The High Court has ruled in favour of participating employers in the Wedgwood Group Pension Plan, who terminated their liability to contribute to the scheme in 2006.

It is time to take scheme administration more seriously

Analysis: The nuclear fallout from the demise of Carillion and the continued woes of Capita have dominated news bulletins in recent weeks.

How can being transgender affect your workplace pension?

Analysis: The Department for Work and Pensions has updated its guidance on the effect of acquired gender recognition on pension benefits.

Leicestershire fund boosts death benefit security for children

Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund has introduced additional requirements for legal guardians responsible for children’s pensions and death grants, where the guardian’s nomination has been the subject of dispute.

British Coal members raise Capita admin concerns

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The £9.4bn British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme has had to calm member concerns at its 2017 annual meeting over its decision to appoint Capita as its administrator last year.

Lincolnshire council fund encounters data difficulties

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The £2.2bn Lincolnshire County Council Pension Fund has had ‘amber’ reviews over administration and training.

Government waters down default guidance proposals

The government has removed an amendment to the financial guidance and claims bill which would have automatically enrolled people into guidance as they seek to access their pots or transfer benefits.

Commons debates default guidance in second reading of bill

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The House of Commons debated the feasibility of default guidance and the future of private sector pensions during the second reading of the financial guidance and claims bill on Monday.