UK government demands £12.5M from Capita for pension scheme cleanup after withholding £10M payment

The UK government has demanded £12.5 million from outsourcing firm Capita to cover the cost of cleaning up a troubled pension project. Capita has acknowledged the demand but wants a commercial discussion before agreeing to pay, following an earlier withheld £10 million payment.

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