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How new 7.5% pension deduction could further shrink county workers’ take-home pay

County government workers could have a larger share of their salaries committed to statutory deductions if Parliament approves a proposed retirement scheme requiring employees to contribute at least…

  • County workers could face 7.5% pension deduction from pensionable earnings.
  • Proposed scheme would increase payroll deductions, reducing disposable income.
  • Implementation depends on legislative process and approval by Parliament.

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