HM Treasury have laid in Parliament a Public Consultation seeking views on two proposals for addressing past discrimination across the public service pension schemes following the McCloud judgment and a proposal for future pension provision.
Read moreThe Government’s latest direction on dealing with Coronavirus has required us to implement our business continuity plan in full; these procedures are now in place.
Read moreThe VAPC is looking for new members for 12 of its 13 regional committees and 5 Chairmen, one for each of the following regional committees – East Midlands, North East, London, West Midland and Northern Ireland.
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If you are recently retired or currently in the Armed Forces there’s a great opportunity to use your knowledge and skills as a Service Member.
Read moreThis consultation has now concluded and the full outcome can be read here.
Read moreNew Flexible Service Opportunities for Armed Forces Personnel and their Implications for the Armed Forces Pension Schemes
Over the last few years, we have talked extensively about the need to make the Armed Forces an attractive place to work; both to retain personnel and attract recruits. The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review committed this government to allow the Armed Forces to work flexibly, better reflecting the realities of modern life.
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Veterans’ Gateway, a new service for veterans, is ready to assist veterans with pension problems this Pension Awareness Day, with some key pieces of advice on Armed Forces pensions.
Providing a first point of contact for veterans who need support, Veterans’ Gateway connects users with the right organisation that can help on a range of issues including housing, finance, mental health and employment.
Since the launch of the service, pensions advice is one of the most common subjects that individuals using Veterans’ Gateway have sought help and guidance on.
Read moreMOD’s Veterans UK organisation, part of Defence Business Services (DBS), has launched a campaign to encourage Service Personnel, Veterans and their families to get ‘Pension Ready’.
The campaign aims to promote the Armed Forces Pension Schemes, which are administered by Veterans UK, and motivate the Armed Forces Community to start thinking about their Pension throughout their Service career and not just as they are reaching the end of it.
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Whilst today’s commemorations will look very different from usual, Cobseo is honoured to be remembering the fallen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The Service Charity Sector and the coronavirus outbreak
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