Survivors' pensions will no longer be axed once a widow or widower of a deceased member of a public service pension scheme finds a new partner, according to the Budget 2015.
The rules take effect from 1 April, with the government saying it will grant the same right to former partners of police officers or firefighters killed on duty. There are also plans to consult ...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Pensions
Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today
In just a few clicks you can start your free Professional Pensions Lite membership, providing you access to:
- Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
- Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
- Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders
Are you a trustee, investment consultant or in-house pension and benefit scheme professional? You can apply for full complimentary access here
