Legislation

Here it is. The joint statement by the LGA, LGA Workforce Board, Unison, GMB and Unite in full.

Government and unions have reached agreement on reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme following emergency talks yesterday afternoon.

Local Government Pension Scheme reforms are in disarray after union bosses withdrew their agreement following a last minute policy shift by government on employer contribution rates.

Defined benefit liabilities and recovery contributions could almost double under EU proposals to change pension rules, industry analysts warn.

Professional Pensions has published a scheme-by-scheme guide to what has been agreed for the four public sector schemes by government and unions.

Here it is. The government's statement on public sector pension reform agreements in full.

Ministers have outlined their plans for the future of the local government pension scheme after employers and unions brokered a framework agreement on how to implement Lord Hutton's reforms.

More than 100 MPs - almost a sixth - have signed an early day motion (EDM) calling on the government to reconsider its proposed changes to public sector pensions.

The Pensions Regulator director June Mulroy has announced she is stepping down from her role at the watchdog after seven years.

Short service refunds from defined contribution schemes are to be abolished as part of the government's drive to increase pension saving.