Pensions Increase is 1.7% this year from 7 April 2025
The Pensions Increase (Review) Order, which is issued each year by central government, tells all public sector pension schemes of the increase that should be applied to pension benefits. Further information can be found at All Members>Pensioners>Pension Increase.
Stop! Think Fraud
Visit the https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/ website for some great information about how to keep yourself safe from fraudsters.
Midlife MOT
Have you tried the online Midlife MOT provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)? It’s designed to help you think about work, health and money; visit https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/midlifemot/home-page for further information.
McCloud Judgement
The Court of Appeal ruled in 2018 that protections introduced following public service pension schemes reforms in 2014 and 2015 were unlawful due to age discrimination. Further details can be found on the McCloud Judgement page in All Members>McCloud Judgement.
Death Grant Nomination
As a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), you can nominate who or where you would like your death grant to be paid. Add or update your nomination details in ‘My Pension Online’ or complete the Lump Sum Death Grant Nomination form in Forms/Guides.