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In Pensions Schemes newsletter 112  (31 July 2019) HMRC have asked schemes to remind members who have exceeded the Annual Allowance for 2018/19 and have an Annual Allowance charge that the charge must be declared on their that they have exceeded…

​From 1 April 2022, all members of the NHS Pension Scheme will be members of our 2015 Scheme. The 2015 Scheme is a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) scheme. This is a form of defined benefit pension scheme.   When you take your pension…

The Court of Appeal ruling on 'protection', known as the McCloud Judgment In 2015 the government made changes to reform the majority of public service pension schemes. These reforms did not apply to members within 10 years of their normal pension…

The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. It’s open to all NHS employees and employees of other approved organisations. Pension benefits are based on earnings and how long a member has been in the Scheme. Backed by…

Where employers receive public funding for staff costs, and that funding is continuing, it is expected that employers will use that money to continue to pay staff in the usual way and not furlough them. This includes Trusts, GP Practices etc. who…

New HMRC lump sum allowances from 6 April 2024 As part of their Spring Budget 2023, the government announced the removal of the lifetime allowance charge from 6 April 2023 and lifetime allowance from 6 April 2024. The Finance Act 2024 amended the…

Contribution collection Payment schedule NHS employers have a statutory duty to ensure scheme contributions reach the NHS Pensions’ bank account by the 19th of the month following the month in which the earnings were paid to the member. 2025 to…

All members of the NHS Pension Scheme pay a percentage of their pensionable pay to the scheme each month, known as a contribution rate. From 1 April 2025, the amount you pay for your pension will change. On this page you can find more information…

Closing date for new applications for Fixed or Individual Protection 2016 After 6 April 2025 HMRC will not be accepting new applications for either Fixed or Individual Protection 2016. More information about applying for these protections can be…

Before you start You should read: our final pay controls webpage final pay controls and employer charge factsheet (PDF: 162KB) (for 1995 Section officer members) GAD - final pay control factors and guidance (PDF: 153KB) GAD - Revised final…