Public Accounts Committee scrutinises Capita over Civil Service Pensions failures
The Public Accounts Committee held a critical session examining Capita’s handling of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, highlighting serious service failures, data issues, and the scale of the inherited backlog. […]
Britain sleepwalking into financial exclusion as bank branches disappear
The UK’s banking system is currently undergoing mass transition. Amidst this, the question of financial exclusion looms large. Despite assurances to the contrary, the accelerated disappearance of banks off the […]
Why Healthy Ageing is a Feminist Issue
Centre for Ageing Better – Guest Article To mark International Women’s Day, Dr Aideen Young, Senior Evidence Manager for Research, Impact and Voice at The Centre for Ageing Better, explores […]
Cash and banking: Our campaign activity
Over the past year, we have continued to raise serious concerns about the rapid loss of banking services and the growing difficulties many pensioners face in accessing cash. The closure […]
Crawley & District AGM
Click below to read the minutes from the AGM in March 2026 Click to read in full REMINDER NEXT GROUP MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL AT 10.30AM AT THE […]
Exclusive free Will offer to CSPA members from the Charity for Civil Servants
Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants through tough times in their lives. From mental health struggles and financial assistance to relationship issues, getting through grief, […]
New Member Benefit: APT & Travelmarvel Tours
Exclusive CSPA Member Offer – Save 10% on APT & Travelmarvel Tours & Cruises CSPA members can enjoy an exclusive Bonus Saving of 10% on all APT and Travelmarvel cruises and tours across 2026 & […]
Women face growing pension inequality
International Women’s Day, marked each year on 8 March, is a time to celebrate the achievements of women while also highlighting the inequalities that persist in society. Two recent reports […]
Civil Service Pensions Update: Progress and what it means for members
The latest update from the Civil Service Pensions Taskforce (12 March 2026) highlights continued progress in addressing the service issues affecting members, although some delays remain. You can read the […]
How CSPA is helping members affected by Civil Service Pension delays
We are continuing to support members affected by serious delays to Civil Service pension payments following the transition of pension administration to Capita in December 2025. Since October 2025, around […]