BBC One – VE Day 75
Hi all, BBC One are broadcasting a special programme celebrating VE Day 75 on May 8th. We’re looking for as many people as possible to speak to about their memories of the Second World War. At this point, we’re collecting stories and also getting an idea of who might like to talk to the BBC, […]
Later Life Ambitions members survey – the Budget
What would you do you like to see in the Chancellor’s forthcoming Budget on March 11th? NARPO is a Member of Later Life Ambitions and we are asking our members to fill out this short survey to tell us what issues older people would like the Government to prioritise. Fill in the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QDHR8V5
The Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales
The Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales will examine how crime, fear of crime and other threats to public safety are changing and assess the ability of the police to respond. It is chaired by Sir Michael Barber and hosted by the Police Foundation. It aims to set a long term strategic direction […]
VICTORY – BBC Red Button Teletext service saved from switch off
The BBC Red Button Teletext Service has been saved from switch off after the NFBUK and British Deaf Association handed in a petition to the Director General of the BBC Lord Hall and to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street on Monday 27th January 2020. The petition was backed by 170 organisations […]
Report on proposed amendment to the Police Pensions Regulations 2015
On 12 February 2019, the SAB Chair wrote to the Home Office, confirming a unified agreement from the board that a one year extension of the employee contribution rate should be made. The Home Office confirmed that under this interim proposal the cost of accruing pension scheme benefits will remain the same for members of […]
Government table sets out differences between marriage and civil partnership
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has published a table that sets out the similarities and differences between marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales. The GEO table applies to same-sex and opposite-sex couples and, among other things includes information on pensions relating to: • State Pensions for married couples and civil partners • State […]
FINDING BRITAIN’S MISSING PETS – TV SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT
Meridian Line Films are creating a TV series for a major TV Channel which will follow ‘pet detectives’, people who are actively out in the community utilising their skills and expertise to find Britain’s Missing and Stolen Pets. If any NARPO members are actively working in this area or know anyone who is, would you […]
Underpayment of Police Pension
If you have been underpaid in your Pension and the Pension Authority is repaying you the monies owed, you are entitled to interest payable on said repayment. If the Pension Authority do not include interest as part of the repayment to you, you should immediately request that interest is paid on the amount. If that […]
Widows Pension for Life Update – December 2019
We have been working hard with our solicitors since the last update and we have now gathered information from those widows, widowers, and families of those who have been affected by this Regulation and we have identified several lead claimants who now form the basis of the claim. Statements have been obtained from those lead […]
i-PROGNOSIS, Early Parkinsons Detection Research Project
Many people live with chronic conditions as they age. We can remain independent and sustain our quality of life for longer if those diseases are detected early enough and treated adequately. The European Horizon 2020 research project, titled i-PROGNOSIS, aims to collect data from a wide participant group including healthy volunteers and patients with Parkinson’s […]