Some wonderful news from Wales!
As you know, HPPA is pursuing our aims in several ways. Our primary focus has been on influencing UK government. But we have started a campaign within the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to focus on ethical procurement. HPPA members have met with their representatives to ask for their help in raising […]
A Big Thank You!
Last month we asked you to contact your MP regarding the new pension bill. Well, you didn’t disappoint We received a staggering response, resulting in a tidal wave of letters/emails going to MPs! Who then sent the wave on to Minister Torsten Bell. HPPA is on the radar. A special thank you to all those […]
Pension Schemes Bill Second Reading Announced as 7 July
On the 6th June parliament published the bill for its 1st reading. The 2nd reading will be 7 July. It may seem as if there is a long way to go, with necessary steps of creating the Bill Committee, Report stages, 3rd reading in both houses yet to go. And the consideration of amendments and then Royal Assent. But this […]
Instructions for HPPA Members
Dear HPPA member The current HPPA campaign team wants you to know that the government’s Bill 255 could present a major opportunity for change. And we need to work together to seize the moment before 7 July. Now Bill 255 is heading for its second reading on 7 July and on to the House of […]
Trustees to be given full discretion over DB scheme surplus release
This article is from Pensions Expert outlining proposed changes to the to allow Trustees surplus release powers.
Non-indexation of pre-1997 pension rights: understanding the current landscape
Comprehensive article by Dentons Law Firm, published in Lexology website on the indexation of Pre-97 pensions.
Pre-97 Pension Injustice
Pre 97 Pension Injustice steps into the spotlight again. This link will take you to the debate held in the Welsh Senedd.
Moral Hazard in Pension Reform – Ensuring Fair Outcomes for Pre-1997 Pensioners
Letter to Torsten Bell who holds two posts -Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury), and Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions).
Annual Meeting HPPA & Trustee
We begin the process of arranging an annual meeting.
Going to try with a little help from our friends
Right now, the UK government is developing a new pension bill. There probably has never been a better time to influence the constraints holding back our Pre-97 pensions.