Update: Hearing - 11 December 2014
Date:
The hearing scheduled for 11 December 2014 at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 2 Bridge Place, London SW1V 1QA (National Room, Mezzanine Floor) as part of the Pensions Ombudsman’s investigation of complaints made by the Pension Protection Fund against Mr Noble and Mr Ainsworth will no longer be taking place.
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