09/07/2024

Changes to the Plan administrator

You may have seen that Buck, the Plan Administrator, was acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (“Gallagher”) in April 2023. The Buck name has now been retired, and as of Monday 1st July 2024 your pension is formally being administered by Gallagher.

21/06/2024

An Update on Pensions Dashboards

The Pensions Dashboards Programme is a government-led initiative designed to help individuals better manage and understand their pension savings.

21/06/2024

Check the member portal for the latest pensioner bulletins

Every two months we produce a pensioner bulletin, providing our retired DB members with the latest information about state benefits, taxation, and other topics that might be of help in managing your finances in retirement.

28/05/2024

Pension scams and cyber security

Cyber scams in the UK are unfortunately becoming more common, and scammers’ techniques more sophisticated. This is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for individuals’ finances, including pensions.

08/03/2024

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.

08/03/2024

Update on the Lifetime Allowance

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