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 […]
NARPO membership free legal advice helpline and e-newsletter
We have agreed with Bernard and Suzanne from Affinity Resolutions to provide for NARPO members a free legal advice helpline and quarterly email newsletter on legal topics. The advice line will support members by explaining where they can find information on any legal problem. To use this membership benefit please register at www.affinityresolutions.co.uk/join/
COVID-19 Knowledge Hub & Branch Best Practice
Welcome to our COVID-19 Knowledge Hub and Best Practice area. Here we have brought together all the official advice on what you need to do, how you can manage your health and wellbeing and how NARPO can help during the global health crisis. The COVID-19 global pandemic has turned life as we know it upside […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Please use the following links to information in relation to the ongoing situation- https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office https://gov.wales/coronavirus https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ For queries on the NARPO Group Travel Insurance, please use the following link- https://narpo.org/life/insurance/travel-insurance/ Coronavirus- Retired Police Officers During this national Public Health Emergency, we have received some requests for clarification of NARPO’s position on the […]
New State Pension and Contracting Out
As Police Officers you were ‘contracted out’ of the State Second Pension and only paid class 2 NI contributions. As a result you may not have the required 35 years to qualify for the New State Pension. Use the links below for new Single Tier State Pension information: Your State Pension Statement Explained Check your State […]