Local Government Pension Scheme

The Chancellor delivered the 2025 Budget on 26 November. Before the Budget, there had been rumours that the Government would reduce tax relief on pension contributions, reduce the amount of tax-free cash available on retirement or introduce employer national insurance on all pension contributions. None of these changes were announced....

Active pension accounts, deferred pensions and pensions in payment are adjusted each April in line with the cost of living. The increase is based on the September to September change in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). The CPI increase for the year up to September 2025 was 3.8%. This means...

Pensions dashboards will show your pension information in one place, including the State Pension, your LGPS pension and other UK pensions you have. They will be secure and free to use. Dashboards will give everyone access to clear and simple information about their pensions to help them plan for a...

The Government is planning changes to the LGPS rules to improve outcomes for members and their dependants. The Government is asking for views on these plans in the LGPS: Access and Fairness consultation. Some of the changes will affect what is paid after an LGPS member dies. Under the current...

Active pension accounts, deferred pensions and pensions in payment are adjusted each April in line with the cost of living. The increase is based on the September to September adjustment to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). The CPI index for the year up to September 2024 was 1.7%. This means...