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The world of modern pensions is constantly changing.

Keep up to date with the latest pension news, such as rises in the State Pension age, tax limits and any other announcements that could affect your benefits.

  • 01 October 2024

    Dates for your diary this Autumn

    A number of pension-related campaigns are taking place this autumn with the aim to encourage pension savers to take care of their retirement income.


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  • 26 September 2024

    Changes to tax limits and how they affect you

    The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) ended in April 2024 and was replaced by new allowances.


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  • 06 September 2024

    It is pension engagement season

    Pension Engagement Season is back for 2024 with more useful content, pension problem-solving and handy tips to help you get behind the driving seat of your pension.


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  • 30 August 2024

    Check if you are eligible for Pension Credit

    Thousands of people who may be entitled to a benefit of around £3,900 don’t claim it. Could this be you?


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  • 15 August 2024

    ESPS 2024 Annual General Meeting

    The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held on 19 November.


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  • 08 April 2024

    Your In Touch newsletter is out now!

    The latest edition of In Touch newsletter is now available online.


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  • 07 March 2024

    Your pension updates from the Spring Budget 2024

    On 6 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the government’s Spring Budget 2024. So, what does it mean for pensions?


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  • 20 November 2023

    Your In Touch newsletter is now available online

    Your In Touch newsletter is being mailed out to members of the E.ON UK Group of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS) this week.


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  • 13 November 2023

    Tis the season to be cautious - stay safe from scams over the festive season!

    With just over a month to go till Christmas, this may be one of the busiest times of the year for shoppers’ bank accounts.


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  • 02 November 2023

    Plan ahead with the new Lifestyle Calculator!

    Find out quickly and easily how much you should be saving for your pension.


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  • 21 September 2023

    ESPS 2023 Annual General Meeting

    Notice of the forthcoming Electricity Supply Pension Scheme Annual General Meeting.


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  • 21 September 2023

    Pay Your Pension Some Attention

    The Pay Your Pension Some Attention campaign is back for a second time, to help you get to grips with your pension.


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  • 09 August 2023

    Take a midlife MOT

    It’s never too late to take control of your finances, and your future.


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  • 26 July 2023

    Understanding the State Pension

    As the State Pension marks its 75th anniversary this month, we take the opportunity to provide an overview of the way this vital state benefit works.


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  • 28 March 2023

    Your In Touch newsletter is here

    The latest issue of your In Touch newsletter is now available online and includes an update on the Member-Nominated Trustee selection process and a questionnaire for applications.


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  • 27 March 2023

    How the Spring Budget affects you and your pension

    The Spring Budget included several changes that could affect the tax some members pay on their pension savings.


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  • 16 January 2023

    Moving jobs? Stay connected with your old pension!

    Save yourself the hassle of having to hunt down old pensions by simply keeping track of them all as you go along and your career progresses.


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  • 20 December 2022

    Pensions and the Autumn Budget 2022

    An overview of the announcements made in the Autumn Budget and what they mean for pension savers.


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  • 20 December 2022

    Season's greetings and Helpline opening times

    Changes to Helpline opening times over the festive period


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  • 20 December 2022

    Pension Increase Exchange (PIE) offer now available to members as a retirement option

    New PIE option to be offered as part of the retirement process for new pensioners.


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  • 14 November 2022

    Beware of pension scams over the festive period

    The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the busy festive period can provide perfect opportunity for fraudsters to do what they do best – part savers with their money.


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  • 03 November 2022

    Time to talk money

    Talk Money Week – an annual public awareness campaign, run by the Money and Pensions Service, is to take place this month.


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  • 04 October 2022

    Recent financial market turmoil

    Many of you may have seen the news stories recently regarding the solvency of UK pension funds as financial markets reacted to the UK government's announcements in the mini budget.


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  • 31 August 2022

    Newsletter and Member-Nominated Trustee selection update

    The latest issue of your In Touch newsletter is now available online and includes an update on the Member-Nominated Trustee selection process and a questionnaire for applications.


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  • 10 August 2022

    Annual Benefit Statements update

    The 2022 annual benefit statements for the final salary and Retirement Balance Plan categories will be posted to active members from the start of August.


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  • 26 July 2022

    Complete your Expression of Wish form online

    It’s easier than ever to tell us who you’d like to receive your pension money if you die before it’s claimed. You can now make and update your Expression of Wish online.


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  • 21 April 2022

    Pension Increase letters for April 2022

    Railpen is in the process of sending all pensioner members a pension increase letter confirming the increase to your pension with effect from April 2022.


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  • 28 March 2022

    How the Spring Statement affects you

    An update on the Spring Statement which was delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 23 March.


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  • 09 March 2022

    New Government rules for pension transfers

    New regulations aim to prevent pension scams during the transfer process.


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  • 24 February 2022

    Online accounts temporarily unavailable

    You will be unable to log into your online myESPS account between Sunday 27 February and Tuesday 1 March 2022 while we complete some maintenance work on the site.


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  • 21 February 2022

    Easy-read guides to the new state pension

    The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has created three handy, new online guides which explain all you need to know about the new State Pension.


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  • 16 December 2021

    Season’s greetings and Helpline opening times

    Changes to the Helpline opening hours over the festive period


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  • 11 November 2021

    Make sure your loved ones are provided for

    One of the benefits of your pension scheme is your beneficiaries could receive a cash lump sum if you die.


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  • 13 October 2021

    Protect your pension

    Anyone can be a target of a scam. Watch a new video and learn the warning signs to protect your pension savings.


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  • 27 September 2021

    RPMI has rebranded to Railpen

    The Scheme’s administrator, RPMI, has now rebranded to Railpen.


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  • 23 September 2021

    ESPS Annual General Meeting

    Notice of the forthcoming Electricity Supply Pension Scheme Annual General Meeting


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  • 30 July 2021

    Don’t let criminals steal your retirement

    According to the Financial Conduct Authority, scammers defrauded people out of more than £2million worth of pension savings so far this year.


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  • 24 June 2021

    Personal pension accounts available now

    You can now log in to your pension account on the E.ON UK Group of the ESPS website.


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  • 08 June 2021

    New name for pensions support

    The Government-backed Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is launching MoneyHelper.


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  • 30 April 2021

    Scheme valuation latest

    The Scheme’s actuarial valuation is currently underway and will calculate the position as at 31 March 2021.


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  • 17 February 2021

    Pension news round-up

    A round-up of the latest developments that may affect your pension…


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  • 09 December 2020

    State Pension age continues to rise

    The age at which people can start claiming a State Pension has now officially risen from 65 to 66.


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  • 14 September 2020

    Be extra vigilant of pension scams!

    With fraudsters trying to take advantage of the widespread anxiety caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it’s more important than even to protect your savings and make sure you don’t fall for a scam.


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  • 28 August 2020

    Support for pension savers

    Two new sets of guidance have been produced to provide support for pension savers in the times of financial uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.


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  • 08 November 2019

    Ban on pension cold-calling

    Pension cold-calling is now illegal.


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  • 04 November 2019

    Looking for a lost pension?

    It’s important to keep ​a record of the pension schemes you’ve been a member of to make sure you don’t miss out on any benefits you’re entitled to when you retire.


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  • 21 October 2019

    State Pension age rises

    The State Pension age became the same for men and women in November 2019.


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  • 02 April 2019

    New pensions service up and running

    A new financial advice service has been set up to replace the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) and Pension Wise.


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