Public Sector Pensions Reform

This week Buzz respondents showed little enthusiasm for a regulatory review.

Nine out of 10 respondents said public sector schemes would still be with us in a decade, although the majority of those thought they would be significantly changed.

The Local Government Pension Scheme's (LGPS) structural reform must be consistent with other changes and adhere to a realistic timetable, the LGPS national advisory board warns.

The Public Service Pension Bill has passed its consideration stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

This week we want to know if you think, given the regulator's warning, schemes making asset-backed contributions are being irresponsible.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published its draft code of practice for public sector schemes for consultation.

The government has launched a consultation proposing to open the National Health Service Pension Scheme (NHSPS) to all staff working for NHS contractors.

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has appointed Hymans Robertson to conduct research into three potential structures for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Tough action on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) costs could save taxpayers £1bn and avoid a "death spiral" for the scheme, the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) says.

Government proposals will leave firefighters retiring before aged 60 due to fitness on just over £9,000 a year, the Fire Bridges Union (FBU) claims.