For the 2025/26 tax year, the State Pension increased by 4.1% , which is the increase in wage growth. This is part of the ‘triple lock’ system, which ensures that the StatePension rises each year by the highest of 2.5%, inflation, or wage growth.
As you may be aware, the Scheme has entered into a number of bulk insurance contracts to match the benefits of a number of the pensioners and one of these is with the insurance company Scottish Widows Limited (“Scottish Widows”).
Buck, the Scheme’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.
As you may be aware, the Scheme has entered into a number of bulk insurance contracts to match the benefits of a number of its pensioners, and one of these is with the insurance company Scottish Widows Limited (“Scottish Widows”).
On 30th October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first Budget by the new Labour Government. Here’s a breakdown of the key pension points and what they could mean for you.
Your pension app, previously known as Orion+, has had a facelift and a change of name: it’s now called Gallagher Guide.
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. Here are some actions you can take to avoid falling foul of scammers online.