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AFPS15 Remedy: “Complex” RSS Communications – MoD Timeline Update Deferred Until April
As previously reported, the Forces Pension Society has continuously urged the MoD to fully resource the Remediable Service Statement (RSS) rollout plan and to provide timely communications to affected members. Following our interventions, the MoD undertook to provide an update […]
The Milroy Case
Unfair pension treatment for part-time Reserve service pre-2015On 5 August 2024 an Employment Tribunal found in favour of Major Charles Milroy, judging that by (i) denying the claimant access to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 and successor schemes and […]
MoD pension compliance failure leaves “Early Leavers” out of pocket
The latest AFPS Annual Report for 2024-25 shows, following a member complaint, that the pension scheme has not been meeting its obligations to Early Leavers (defined as those who served for more than three months but less than two years […]
It’s time to put AFPS15 Remedy (McCloud) notifications to bed
The Forces Pension Society has continuously urged the MoD to fully resource the Remediable Service Statement (RSS) rollout plan and to provide timely communications to affected members. The MoD update published last July extended the previous delivery date to no later […]
Forces Pension Society challenges threat to pension tax-free lump sum
There have been persistent rumours of reductions in the pension tax-free lump sum allowance. Back in October 2024, Forces Pension Society CEO, Maj Gen Neil Marshall wrote to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury on behalf of FPS Members and […]
New deadlines for the AFPS15 Remedy RSS plan
From the outset, the Forces Pension Society has urged the Government to fully resource the AFPS 15 Remedy Remediable Service Statement (RSS) rollout plan and to provide timely communications to affected members. It became apparent that the revised 30 Sep […]
Possible pension changes would undermine the Armed Forces Covenant Forces Pension Society warns Government
Fears that the Government may be considering a potential reduction in the pension Lump Sum Allowance (LSA) in the forthcoming budget have caused concern across the military community. The Forces Pension Society reports many of its 66,000 Members are expressing anxiety […]
Progress made on reducing Veterans’ Unclaimed Pensions!
Last year’s campaign launched by the Forces Pension Society and supported by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs working with the MoD, has begun to show tangible results. The latest AFPS Annual Report published in July, reveals a reduction in the […]
2024 AFCAS Research shows too many in Armed Forces still don’t understand the real value of their pension
The latest Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Study shows well under half (38%) of all those who responded (more than 9,000) expressed satisfaction with their pension. Compared with the 2023 results, there has been a decrease in satisfaction across the board, with […]
The importance of ticking all the right pension boxes before you leave
Right now, there are so many considerations to take into account before deciding to leave, or, if you have already decided, fixing exactly when to go, if you can. Choosing the right departure date carefully can make a significant difference […]