The rising cost of running finals salary pension schemes is leading to employers squeezing their total wage bills, according to a report by Aon Consulting.

The research found that 49% of employers have raised staff pension contributions or cut other benefits instead. It found 48% of employers believe this trend will continue.

A spokesman says: “They are also clawing back money elsewhere, such as paying less to new joiners.”

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