State Pension if you’ve lived in Australia, Canada or New Zealand
The government intends to change the rules on how the UK State Pension is calculated if you move to live in the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you have previously lived in: Australia, before 1 March 2001 Canada New Zealand This is because the UK has left the EU. From 1 January 2022, you will no longer […]
Joint letter to the Government on older people’s housing and care options
NARPO has signed a joint letter with ARCO on older people’s housing and care options. The full letter and signatories can be found here: https://www.arcouk.org/sites/default/files/Open%20Letter%20to%20the%20Prime%20Minister.pdf
NARPO responds to HM Treasury on removing discrimination in public sector pension schemes
NARPO has responded to HM Treasury after the Government released its response to the consultation on removing discrimination in public sector pension schemes. NARPO urge the Government to ensure the those who are retired are treated the same as those of working age, when resolving pension discrimination and that the resolution is implemented as soon […]
Benefits and pensions for UK nationals in the EU, EEA or Switzerland – 8th January 2021
This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions. UK State Pension You can carry on receiving your UK State Pension if you move to live in the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you can still claim your UK State Pension from these countries. Your […]
Brexit and State Pensions – 4th January 2021
Entitlement to the UK State Pension is based on an individual’s UK National Insurance record. As part of the EU, the UK was part of a system to coordinate the social security entitlements for people moving within the EU. The rules also apply to the EEA and Switzerland. The aim of these provisions is to remove barriers […]
Review of the Year 2020
For many of us this has been one of the most challenging years we have ever faced, as the bells rang out at 12am on January 1st 2020 who would have thought it would have turned out like it has. Here at NARPO this was not what we expected of our 101st year. We remain […]
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Production and Distribution of Cash- Response from Later Life Ambitions
The Public Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into the production and distribution of cash. The committee states the use of cash is reducing and the outbreak of Covid-19 has accelerated this trend, with demand for notes and coins declining by 71% between March and Mid-April this year. The committee states evidence shows older people […]
What does COVID-19 mean for the triple lock and State Pension inflation?
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) Briefing Note 123 – What does COVID-19 mean for the triple lock and State Pension inflation? This Briefing Note , authored by Daniela Silcock, Head of Policy Research, explores the potential impact on the Government and on pensioners of moving from a triple lock to a different measure of inflation.
PFEW Pension Compensation Claim- deadline extended
Please see the below from the Police Federation- We have extended the deadline for the claim to 27th August 2020 as we want to give some more time mainly for those officers who have been ill health retired, retired or whom are currently away from work to complete the application process if they are eligible. […]
National Police Memorial Day 2020
As you are aware we have had to change the way we remember our fallen colleagues this year due to the pandemic. The attached Event Leaflet tells you all about how you can be involved on the day and in the days leading up to 27th September 2020. The pre-recorded event will be released at […]