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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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03 December 2023

To all employees: Autumn Statement 2023

The Autumn Budget included several possible changes that might impact pension saving in the future.


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  • 03 December 2023

    To all employees: Autumn Statement 2023

    The Autumn Budget included several possible changes that might impact pension saving in the future.


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  • 03 December 2023

    Railpen festive season Helpline opening hours

    To all ESPS members including RBP: Take note of Railpen's Helpline opening hours over the festive season, should you wish to contact them during this time.


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  • 06 November 2023

    To all employees: If you could do one thing to boost your financial wellbeing, what would it be?

    This article applies to all employees whether or not you belong to the ESPS or UPP.


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  • 03 November 2023

    Scheme AGM - for all ESPS inc RBP members

    Where to find details of the Scheme AGM to be held on the 21st November 2023.


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  • 26 October 2023

    To all ESPS, RBP and UPP members: Finding a lost pension could transform your future

    One in 20 people have a lost pension and over 26.6 billion pounds are lost in misplaced pensions. Do you have a pension you’ve last track of?


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  • 26 October 2023

    To all ESPS, RBP and UPP members: Write or change your will for free in October 2023

    If you’re 55 or over you may be able to have a will drafted for you or change your existing will if you already have one, free of charge.


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  • 16 October 2023

    Do you need to pay tax on your pension savings over the Annual Allowance limit?

    To all ESPS members including RBP: If your pension savings go over the Annual Allowance, you may have to pay a tax charge.


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  • 22 September 2023

    Pay Your Pension Some Attention

    You don’t need to be a pension expert to make the most of your hard-earned money. The Pay Your Pension Some Attention campaign is back for a second time, to help you get to grips with your pension.


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  • 06 September 2023

    Understanding pensions better, with Pension Awareness 2023

    The national Pension Awareness campaign is marking its 10th birthday, with a series of free, online events from 11-15 September 2023.


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  • 22 August 2023

    To All ESPS Members re AGM

    Full details on the date of the ESPS AGM, together with other important information, is now available on the AGM page.


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  • 15 August 2023

    Group accounts published

    To all ESPs (including RBP) members: The Group accounts for the scheme year to 31.03.2023 for the Uniper Group of the ESPS are now available.


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  • 04 August 2023

    Do you need help managing your money, or your pension?

    To all ESPS, RBP and UPP members: With the cost of living continuing to rise, money is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. And it’s not always easy to know what to do. But help is at hand.


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  • 26 July 2023

    To: Uniper Group of the ESPS (including RBP) members - annual benefit statements issued for active members

    The 2023 annual benefit statements have now been issued to all active members of the Final Salary and Retirement Balance Plan (RBP) categories of the ESPS. Log in to your myESPS account to see yours. Like previous years they are not being sent by post to members’ home addresses.


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  • 06 July 2023

    Will the retirement you get be the retirement you want?

    It's important to give later life some thought, and start planning now so you have the financial stability to do all the things that you will want to do, then.


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