Public sector pension reform delayed until summer 2011

The Independent Public Service Pension Commission, chaired by Lord Hutton, is due to publish its final report in March. Its recommendations for reform were expected to form part of the 2011 Budget. However, the Treasury now says the reforms will be delayed until the summer, although a spokesperson could not give a definite date. Last week, trade union leaders met to coordinate a national day of action in protest against cuts to public sector pensions and pay, planned for 26 March. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber says: "As a result of discussions with the chancellor and othe...