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Pensions are constantly evolving and there may be changes that affect your membership. Therefore, it’s important to keep up to date with what’s happening.

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15 December 2022

Beware of pension scams over the festive period

The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the busy festive period can provide perfect opportunity for fraudsters to do what they do best – part savers with their money.


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  • 15 December 2022

    Beware of pension scams over the festive period

    The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the busy festive period can provide perfect opportunity for fraudsters to do what they do best – part savers with their money.


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  • 15 December 2022

    Season's greetings and Helpline opening times

    Changes to Helpline opening times over the festive period.


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  • 08 November 2022

    To all ESPS and Retirement Balance Plan (RBP) members – Annual Allowance slides

    The slides as presented at the recent Annual Allowance presentations (and AVC forms) are now available.


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  • 03 November 2022

    To all members of the ESPS including Pensioners and Deferred Members

    The latest version of Options Newsletter for ESPS members (number 9) is now available.


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  • 03 November 2022

    Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS) - AGM of Scheme Members 2022

    Notice is hereby given that the fortieth Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Scheme will be held on Tuesday 22 November 2022 via electronic communication starting at 1.00pm


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  • 03 November 2022

    Time to talk money

    Talk Money Week – an annual public awareness campaign, run by the Money and Pensions Service, is to take place this month.


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  • 27 October 2022

    Pay your pension some attention events to take place in October

    Pension Awareness Week events were originally scheduled to run in September but were postponed following the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and the period of mourning that followed.


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  • 24 October 2022

    It's free wills month

    Free will month is taking place this October for a second time this year. It allows those aged 55 and over to have a will drafted or updated free of charge.


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  • 21 October 2022

    To all ESPS and Retirement Balance Plan (RBP) members - current market position

    An update on the Uniper Group of the ESPS following recent media reports and the effect on transfer requests.


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  • 04 October 2022

    Important information for ESPS and Retirement Balance Plan members

    Due to high inflation in the UK, many of our members have exceeded the Annual Allowance this year and for some members, this may result in a tax charge.


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  • 19 August 2022

    Pension Input Amounts (PIAs) update for all active contributing members of the Uniper Group of the ESPS (including RBP members)

    Following the issuing of this year’s benefit statements, the Trustee and Railpen are aware that many members have concerns regarding the Pension Input Amounts quoted.


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  • 16 August 2022

    To all ESPS members (inc RBP) – Update your Expression of Wish form online

    To all ESPS members (including RBP) - update your Expression of Wish form online


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  • 05 August 2022

    Benefit Statements update for all active contributing members of the Uniper Group of the ESPS (inc RBP Members)

    The 2022 annual benefit statements for the Final Salary and Retirement Balance Plan categories of the ESPS are now available for active contributing members.


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  • 03 August 2022

    ESPS Scheme AGM

    The 2022 AGM for members of the ESPS will be held virtually on the 22nd November 2022.


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  • 18 July 2022

    Plan ahead with the new Lifestyle Calculator!

    Find out quickly and easily how much you should be saving for your pension.


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