It proposes that claimants be given lower lump sum awards to reflect a higher discount rate, or that the rate be kept as it is. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
In February 2017, the discount rate (the percentage used to adjust lump sums awarded for future loss) was reduced from 2.5 % to -0.75 %, increasing the size of awards. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
It has always been the case that when a lump sum award is made, some claimants may be under - compensated, and others over-compensated. (lawyer-monthly.com)