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Find out news about the SEWS-E Pension Scheme and pensions in general.
10/1/2025
GMP Equalisation in the SEWS-E Pension Scheme
What is GMP Equalisation?
GMP stands for Guaranteed Minimum Pension. It’s a type of pension that was built up between 1978 and 1997 for people who were in certain workplace pension schemes and were
...9/18/2025
Lump sum offer for small pensions
We are writing to members who hold smaller pension amounts in the Scheme to offer an option to exchange all of their future pension installments for a one-off lump sum payment. This may be a more
...8/27/2025
Online payslips
All pensioners now have the option to receive ePayslips. This secure service allows you to access your payslip online instead of receiving a printed copy by post.
If you are interested in using
...8/18/2025
Do you qualify for Pension Credit?
Pension Credit is a benefit aimed at people over State Pension age, offering a top-up to their income.
Pension Credit can boost income by an average of £3,900/year, yet around 760,000 qualifying
...8/8/2025
Check your State Pension Forecast
As part of planning for a secure retirement, it’s important to understand how much State Pension you could receive and when you’ll be eligible to claim it. The UK Government offers a free service
...4/4/2025
State Pension Triple Lock
The state pension is a payment made every four weeks by the government to people who have reached their state pension age and who have paid enough National Insurance contributions. The state pension
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