LGPS

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.

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.

Lord Hutton's plans for a LGPS career average scheme are set to be brought forward a year to 2014 to offset disputed member contribution hikes, PP understands.

The £1.4bn Dorset County Council pension fund has reappointed Barnett Waddingham to run its actuarial services.

DCLG head of pay and pensions indicates Treasury is prepared to merge savings with Hutton reforms.

Camden Borough Council is hunting for an additional independent advisory firm to help its £900m pension scheme cope with the ever more challenging investment environment.