Latest LGPS News

• Update on Buckinghamshire Pension Fund’s Transition to London CIV

  Following our previous article in October, from 1 April 2026

  17 April 2026
  

• Update on the LGPS ‘Access and Fairness’ Changes

  The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026 were laid on 6 March and came into force on 1 April 2026.

  16 April 2026
  

• LGPS Pensions to increase by 3.8% this April

  Every April, your LGPS pension is revalued to keep up with the cost of living. The revaluation rate is based on the previous September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). This year, LGPS pensions will increase by 3.8%.

  25 March 2026
  

• 2026/27 Employee Contribution Rates Published

  The rates for the 2026/27 Scheme year will apply from 1 April 2026.

  18 March 2026
  

• Government Response to the LGPS ‘Access and Fairness’ consultation

  Government Response to the LGPS ‘Access and Fairness’ consultation.

  10 February 2026
  

• Join the fight to combat fraud with the Stop! Think Fraud campaign

  The Government’s Stop! Think Fraud campaign provides consistent, clear and robust anti-fraud advice.

  31 December 2025
  

• 2024/2025 Annual Report published

  The Buckinghamshire Pension Fund Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2025 has been published on our ‘Pension Fund Annual Report’ webpage, where you can also find Annual Reports from previous years.

  16 December 2025
  

• Have you downloaded the HMRC app?

  The HMRC app is a quick and easy way to get information about your tax, National Insurance and benefits all in one place.

  11 November 2025
  

• MHCLG Announces ‘Scheme Improvements (Access and Protections)’ Consultation

  The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has recently launched a further consultation on changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales.

  23 October 2025
  

• Buckinghamshire Pension Fund Selects London CIV as its New Pooling Partner

  Following the Government’s decision to not allow the Brunel LGPS Pension Pool to continue, Buckinghamshire Council’s Pension Fund has selected London CIV (“LCIV”) as its new pooling partner.

  14 October 2025