27/05/2025
Your latest Pension Update is ready to view
The latest edition of Pension Update, providing you with latest news from the Plan and world of pensions is available to view online.
24/04/2025
What you need to know about the State Pension increase
For the 2025/26 tax year, the State Pension increased by 4.1%, which is the increase in wage growth.
08/04/2025
Gallagher’s email address has changed
Buck, the Plan’s Administrator, was acquired by Gallagher in 2023, and officially rebranded in 2024. The administrator email address has now been updated to a Gallagher (AJG) address.
31/03/2025
Boosting your Pension Account with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
Planning for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial wellbeing, and one way to potentially enhance your retirement savings or retire earlier than planned is through AVCs.
04/03/2025
Tax and your pension for 2025/26
Building up a pension remains one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for your future. However, there are limits on how much you can save before incurring a tax charge. Here are the updated allowances for pensions for the 2025/26 tax year.
28/02/2025
Lifetime Allowance (LTA) pension protection – last chance to apply
Even though the LTA has been removed, it might still be possible for you to apply for certain types of protection before 5 April 2025, to get a higher tax-free lump sum than the current limit of £268,275.
