Welcome to Pension Pulse
March 2024
As we approach the end of the 2023-2024 financial year, we thought we’d pass on some tips and updates to make managing your pension scheme a little easier over the next 12 months.
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Contents
Checklist: actions you need to take
Information for you
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New contribution and APC rates
The new employee contribution rates that apply to the LGPS from 1 April 2024 are now on our website. You may also be interested in the latest APC figures, which are available in the latest LGA bulletin.
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Carer’s leave regulations
New Carer’s Leave regulations have been announced and will take effect from 6 April 2024. They entitle employees to take one week’s unpaid leave in a 12-month period to provide care for a dependant who meets certain criteria, without it affecting their pension.
Information for your employees
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Pension increases revealed
The 2024 CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) revaluation rates for the Police, Firefighters’ and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) have been confirmed.
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New employer toolkit comms
If you’re with the Local Government Pension Scheme, we’ve put together some new ready-made communications that you can access and pass on to your employees – this time about nominating a beneficiary.
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