Were you a serving officer in 1972 or 1990?
If so you will have been given the opportunity to uprate your widow[er] pension. We have recently been made aware of an issue in relation to the inadequate retention of important pension records around the election made by Officers in 1972, when an option was given to uprate their widows pension entitlement from a third […]
Taxation of Pension Entitlement following re-employment
The question of taxation of pension benefits in some circumstances following re-employment is proving a difficult subject to resolve. Also, see the Pensions Ombudsman determinations on tax liabilities on re-employment- Pensions Ombudsman determination in the case of Mr R and Additional Applicants and Avon and Somerset PCC and Chief Constable and Additional Respondent, Chief Constable […]
Police Pension Overpayments
It has come to our notice that throughout England and Wales as Forces outsource their Pension Administrators to external or other providers, a large number of anomalies are arising; which have resulted in them identifying that a number of Pensions have been paid incorrectly, for a variety of reasons. This has led to the Pensioners […]
Reduction of Police Pension Upon Receipt of State Pension
We are often asked why the Police Pension reduces when a member starts receiving their State Pension. Please use the link below to view the explanation. Modification of Police Pension How pension increases work Police pension increases and state pension Taxation On State Pension What Is Contracting Out? How Do You Get NI Credits HMRC […]
Public Sector Pensions Overpayment
Recent questions in the House of Commons and attendant publicity has highlighted an issue of overpayment of pensions to retired public sector employees including those in the police scheme. This is a complicated issue. In essence, the problem has to do with the Guaranteed Minimum Pension, its calculation, index linking and impact on the individual’s […]
Court of Appeal decision RPI/CPI challange
The Court of Appeal has handed down its decision on the Governments switch to the CPI as the index used to uprate pensions. The appeal was dismissed. Use the links for documents and information: Court of appeal decision Pension Contribution Schedule table Home Office Publications
Police Pension Advice
NARPO Headquarters at Wakefield is always available to answer any Police Pension enquiry. Either the Chief Executive or the Deputy Chief Executive can provide personal advice on a whole range of pension issues during normal office hours. Written and Email enquiries can also be catered for; all we ask is that you include your NARPO […]