Welcome to Pension Pulse
March 2025
Hit the links below for all the latest pension news and updates for you and your employees.
Contents
End-of-year checklist
We’re nearing the end of the 2024-25 financial year. So, we’ve put together a checklist to highlight the actions you need to take before 31 March 2025 to prepare for this year’s valuation.
Checklist: actions you need to take
2025 employee contributions
The new employee contribution rates that apply to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) from 1 April 2025 are now on our website.
CARE revaluation revealed
The 2025 CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) revaluation rates for the LGPS have been confirmed.
Latest training
Our latest employer training dates are now available.
Monthly returns
Next deadline: 10th April (6th for Lancashire County Pension Fund).
Retirement notifications
Remember, we need at least 30 days’ notice
McCloud webinars
Encourage your members to book a place on an LGPS webinar about the age discrimination remedy (McCloud judgement).
LGA bulletins
Check out the latest updates from the LGPS news bulletin. An index of the topics covered in the 2025 bulletins so far is also available.
