Can my state pension be reduced?
Members reading this may be surprised that state pensions can be reduced in certain circumstances when someone is widowed. It’s going to be rare, but a couple who have both […]
Wendy Wu Summer sizzler offer…
The summer has finally arrived in the UK. (At last!) To celebrate Wendy Wu Tours are extending their “Summer Sizzler” offer until Monday 2nd September WU WU! 😊 Wendy Wu Tours is the […]
How have pensioner incomes and poverty changed in recent years?
We like to share interesting and useful information with you, our members when we come across it. Below are the key findings on a report from the Institute for Fiscal […]
AGM Suppliment now available
The AGM 2024 Suppliment will be arriving alongside September’s edition of The Pensioner. Don’t want to wait? Then the pdf version is now available to download within the document library. […]
GC 960
Dear ColleagueWe hope this finds you well and enjoying the Summer months.You will find herewith updates on the following, which we hope will be of interestto you in the run […]
New Government – who is who?
Connect have helpfully produced a new government briefing pack, including a general overview of new portfolio holders plus detailed their profiles. Click here or on the button below to read […]
GC 959 AGM 2024
The 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance (CSPA) will be held in The Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LD on Wednesday 9 and Thursday […]
Housing advice from Independent Age
Moving Adapting Repairing Insuring Moving home How well does your home meet your needs? Perhaps you’re considering a move to somewhere smaller or easier to run. Or maybe you’d benefit […]
GC 958 – AGM working party review
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUMMARY REPORT OF WORKING PARTY REVIEW OF AGM FORMAT AND GROUP REPRESENTATION Background to AGM Review Group Circular GC 943 (issued in September 2023) informed Groups and Branches […]
Up to 2m pensioners will struggle without winter fuel help
The Guardian have published an article on the impact of changes to winter fuel payments by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Treasury announced that the winter fuel payments will now be targeted at households […]