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McCloud judgement update

When the LGPS changed from a final salary to a career average pension scheme in 2014, protections for older scheme members were introduced.

COVID-19 LGPS and stock markets

Your local government pension is safe. You may have seen many articles in the media about the fall in share prices around the world, as companies struggle to cope with the impact of the coronavirus.

Pension payment increase

From 12 April 2021, Local Government Pensions both in payment and deferred will increase by 0.5%.

Contribution pay bands

New LGPS contribution bands for members will be effective from 1 April 2021.

Pension Wise - free impartial advice

Pension Wise offers free and impartial government guidance on your defined contribution pension option.

Pensions cold-calling banned

Pensions fraud can be devastating, leaving victims without the means to fund their retirement.