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Important update on your DC savings for the BRSS
This affects the Defined Contribution (DC) savings of all active and deferred members...
November 2024
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An update on the Lifetime Allowance
Since 2006, pension savings have been subject to a Lifetime Allowance (LTA)...
April 2024
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Scheme activity in 2023
Here’s a reminder of how the Trustee has kept in touch with you throughout 2023...
December 2023
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Financial summary of the Scheme
Each year, the Trustee produces its Report and Accounts. This shows the financial development of the Scheme over the year...
December 2023
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Investment overview
The table below shows the performance of the investment funds available in the 12 months to 30 September 2023, compared...
December 2023
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How much money will you need in retirement?
We’ve previously reported on the Retirement Living Standards...
December 2023
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Help look after the ones you leave behind
You can tell the Trustee your wishes by...
December 2023
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State Pension increases
In April 2023, the State Pension increased by 10.1%...
December 2023
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Beware of pension scams
Sadly, we continue to remind members to be aware of the danger of pension scams....
December 2023
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Spotlight on a Trustee
We spoke to Karena Caskie, a Member-Nominated Trustee, about his experience of sitting on the Trustee Board...
December 2023
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Retirement Living Standards and Pension Credit
Many people don’t save enough for retirement because they don’t know how much money...
August 2023
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Keep your savings safe from scammers
Over the years, scams including pension scam activity continue to rise with scammers looking to...
July 2023
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Your pension tax limits have changed
The AA is the maximum amount that you can save into all your pension arrangements...
June 2023
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Member Nominated Director - Terms of appointment postponement
At the end of 2022, the Trustee reviewed its Member Nominated Directors (MNDs) terms of...
April 2023
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Scheme activity in 2022
Here’s a reminder of how the Trustee has kept in touch with you throughout 2022...
December 2022
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Financial summary of the Scheme
Each year, the Trustee produces its Report and Accounts. This shows the financial development of the Scheme over the year...
December 2022
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Investment overview
The table below shows the performance of the investment funds available in the 12 months to 30 September 2022, compared...
December 2022
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Dealing with the rising cost of living
It has been a busy period for the Scheme since the last winter newsletter and, particularly in recent months...
December 2022
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Financial guidance is at hand
If you’re struggling to get on top of debt, want to feel like you’re in control...
December 2022
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Who should we look after if you die?
Your Scheme membership provides valuable benefits for your loved ones, so...
December 2022
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Are your TRA and investment choices still right for you?
Alongside the contributions that you and the Company make into your Personal Account, if you are an active member...
December 2022
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Boost your benefits
If you are an active member in the BRSS, making additional contributions to your Personal Account in the BRSS now could mean ...
9 November 2022
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Statement regarding market volatility
You will have probably seen in the press many articles regarding the pensions industry and the impact of current market volatility...
20 October 2022
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Common myths and FAQs
A recent study published on the Pension Bee website...
29 September 2022
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Normal Minimum Pension Age to increase
The government will be increasing the Normal Minimum Pension Age...
5 September 2022
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New climate-focused investment fund has launched
The Trustee is pleased to announce that the fund is now available for all members to choose to invest in...
12 January 2022
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Scheme activity in 2021
While the challenges of living with COVID-19 are...
6 December 2021
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Financial Summary 2021
Each year, the Trustee produces its Report and Accounts...
6 December 2021
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Investment overview 2021
The table below shows the investment performance of the individual funds available to members...
6 December 2021
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New climate-focused investment fund
The Trustee is pleased to announce that it has committed to introducing a new...
6 December 2021
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Tax allowances – 2021/22
The Government limits how much money you can save ...
6 December 2021
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Looking after your loved ones
Did you know that your loved ones could be entitled...
6 December 2021
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Pension scams – stay alert
Scammers are continuing to target pension pots of all sizes...
6 December 2021
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How much money will you need when you retire?
More of us than ever are saving in a workplace ...
6 December 2021
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New website for your BRSS pension: MyWorkplace
Aviva provides the administration services to the Trustee...
30 September 2021
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Setting your retirement goals
Every year, Aviva sends you a benefit statement...
1 June 2021
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Staying pension healthy
Unfortunately, scammers target pension pots of all sizes...
1 June 2021
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Update from the administrator
The Trustee contacted all members in April 2020 to explain how the Scheme’s administration team...
10 December 2020
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Financial summary of the Scheme
Each year, the Trustee produces its Report and Accounts...
10 December 2020
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Investment overview
The table below shows the investment performance of the individual funds available to members...
10 December 2020
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Spotlight on a Trustee
We spoke to Richard Bowen, a Member-Nominated Trustee, about his experience of sitting on the Trustee Board...
10 December 2020
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Look after your loved ones
Did you know that your loved ones could be entitled to...
10 December 2020
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Too good to be true?
It’s now illegal for companies to make unexpected or unsolicited contact with you about...
10 December 2020
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Spotlight on tax
The Government sets limits on the amount of money you can save...
10 December 2020
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Investment overview
The Trustee works closely with investment managers who manage the day-to-day investments...
19 December 2019
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Financial summary of the Scheme
Each year, the Trustee produces its Report and Accounts...
19 December 2019
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Planning for your retirement
Whether you are considering early retirement, or plan to continue working...
19 December 2019
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Keep us informed
To make sure your benefits are paid correctly, it’s important to tell the administration team if your details change...
19 December 2019
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