In brief
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These key action points take into account the UK Pensions Regulator's recent statement on COVID-19. Trustees and employers should continue to monitor further updates from the Regulator.
Defined benefit (DB) arrangements
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On 29 October 2018, HM Treasury published a consultation paper on a breathing space scheme and a statutory debt repayment plan, which were both part of the government’s 2017 manifesto commitments.
On 19 June 2018, the Treasury published its call for evidence response (Response) in respect of the government’s proposed 2017 manifesto pledge to introduce a ‘breathing space scheme’ for serious problem debt (Scheme).