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Articles from the year 2024

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Your latest Summary Funding Statement is available online

Every three years, with the support of the Scheme Actuary, we undertake a detailed review of the financial health of the DB Section, referred to as an Actuarial Valuation....

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A new Trustee Director and a new Pensions Manager

Following Edward’s appointment as a Member Nominated Trustee Director in April, we have now seen a further appointment to the Board....

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Update and news on our Trustee Board

We wanted to share some recent news and updates to our Trustee Board....

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Update on the Lifetime Allowance

Since 2006, pension savings have been subject to a Lifetime Allowance (LTA), which placed a limit on the overall value you can build up across all your pensions before having to pay additional tax....

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Update from the Spring Budget

On 6 March 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget, setting out the Government’s key commitments and objectives for the UK economy....

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A conversation with William Rutherford

We talked to William about what the role has given to him as well as what advice he has for the person who will be selected from the Active membership to fill his shoes....

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Transfer values, cash lump sums, and early / late retirement pensions: the impact of changing interest rates – an update

The benefits you’ve built up in the DB Section depend on your Pensionable Service (the service you’ve completed with the Company as an Active member of the DB Section) and your Final Pensionable Ea...

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