Latest information
- March 2012 – pensions reform leaflet, also available in Word
- March 2012 – pensions reform presentation
- Technical terms also available in Word
The Government accepted the recommendations for pension reform following Lord Hutton’s independent review of public service pension schemes in 2010. These recommendations have been used as a basis for consultation with trade unions and public sector workers since then.
The changes to Civil Service pensions are in two stages:
- April 2012: Scheme member contribution increases - from April 2012 monthly pension scheme member contributions will increase for the majority of Civil Servants. The Cabinet Office will also be holding separate discussions with the trade unions about further changes to contribution rates for 2013-14 and 2014-15.
- April 2015: A move to a new pension scheme - the current Civil Service pension schemes will be reformed more broadly, with a move to a new career average scheme for the majority of Civil Servants from April 2015.
How will the 2012 contribution increases affect me?
The Government has announced changes to the contribution rates that the majority of civil servants will pay to their Civil Service Pension from April 2012. Lower earners will be protected from any increase.
How will my pension change from 2015?
The Treasury has announced discussions have now concluded with health, education and civil service unions on details for new public service pension schemes to be introduced from 2015.