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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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Open the door to money talk, this Talk Money Week
It’s Talk Money Week, an opportunity to have more open conversations about money.
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05 November 2024
Open the door to money talk, this Talk Money Week
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04 November 2024
2024 Autumn Budget and pensions
On 30 October the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the government’s Autumn Budget for 2024.
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01 October 2024
Dates for your diary this Autumn
A number of pension-related campaigns are taking place this autumn with the aim to encourage pension savers to take care of their retirement income.
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03 September 2024
It's Pension Engagement Season
Pension Engagement Season is back for 2024 with more useful content, pension problem-solving and handy tips to help you get behind the driving seat of your pension.
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30 August 2024
Check if you are eligible for Pension Credit
Thousands of people who may be entitled to a benefit of around £3,900 don’t claim it. Could this be you?
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30 August 2024
Scheme AGM - for all ESPS including RBP members
To: ALL ESPS including RBP members: Notice of Scheme AGM
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01 July 2024
Change of Scheme Secretary
After 8 years with Uniper, Adrian Furnell, Secretary to the Trustees of Uniper Group of the ESPS, has decided it is time to retire.
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13 May 2024
To all Uniper employees: Life re-starts at retirement
We’ve pulled together our top tips to help ease recent retirees into life after work and enrich their experiences.
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12 April 2024
To all UPP, RBP and ESPS members: Changes to tax limits and how they affect you
The Lifetime Allowance (LTA) will end in April 2024 and will be replaced by new allowances.
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13 March 2024
To all ESPS and UPP: Maximise your pension saving before the 2023/24 tax year ends
The tax year is ending soon. Here’s why you might want to save more into your pension before the tax year is up.
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11 March 2024
To all ESPS and UPP members: Spring Budget 2024
On 6 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the government’s Spring Budget 2024. So, what does it mean for pensions?
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01 March 2024
Change in investment options for some AVC members
The Trustees have taken the opportunity to revise the investment options for Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) members in the Uniper Group of the ESPS (excluding RBP).
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23 February 2024
To all ESPS and UPP members: Cost of retirement up by thousands
New figures show that the cost of retirement has risen by up to £9,100 a year, depending on the type of lifestyle you want when you stop work.
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19 February 2024
To all members: Scams are on the increase - keep your guard up!
Pension savers have lost a total of £26.4 million to pension scams in the past few years.
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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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05 May 2023
Look after your successors – make your Expression of Wish
King Charles III will be crowned successor to the throne on Saturday 6 May, but have you thought about what your own ‘successors’ might get in the event of your death? An Expression of Wish could make a difference.
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28 April 2023
Uniper UK Trustees Ltd - Vacancies on the Board of Directors
Uniper UK Trustees Ltd is seeking two Member Nominated Directors (MND) plus a Shadow Director to fill vacancies on the Trustee Board.
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11 April 2023
Tax relief and tax allowances - explained
Some useful information and explanations of tax relief and all tax limits following the start of the new financial year on 6 April and the announcements made as part of the Spring Budget on 15 March.
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22 March 2023
To all ESPS, RBP and UPP members - how the Spring Budget affects you and your pension
The Spring Budget included several changes that could affect the tax some members pay on their pension savings
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15 March 2023
Spring Budget announcements
We will provide a detailed update on the announcements relating to pensions made in the Spring Budget in the next few days.
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13 March 2023
Free will writing initiative continues in 2023
Free Wills Month is back this month offering those aged 55 and over the opportunity to have a will drafted or updated free of charge.
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28 February 2023
Make the most of pension saving before the tax year is up
The 2022/23 financial year is soon to come to an end meaning two things for pension savers. Now is not only a perfect time to make sure you are making the most out of your pensions tax benefits, it’s also a great chance to review your saving plan in general.
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25 January 2023
Is your retirement income on track?
Costs for a basic standard of living in retirement have increased over the last year by almost 20% due to high inflation.
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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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10 May 2022
New Government Regulations for pension transfers
The Government has introduced a new system to help protect pension savers from scams.
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23 March 2022
Are your retirement plans on track?
Whether you’re close to retirement or still have a long way to go, it’s important to know whether your savings are on track to give you the lifestyle you’ll want when you stop working.
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03 March 2022
Online accounts temporarily unavailable for Uniper ESPS and RBP members
Uniper ESPS and Retirement Balance Plan (RBP) members will be unable to log into your online myESPS account on Friday 4 March while we complete some maintenance work on the site.
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16 December 2021
Season’s greetings and Helpline opening times
Changes to the Helpline opening hours over the festive period
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03 November 2021
ESPS Scheme AGM
The 2021 AGM for members of the ESPS will be held virtually on the 25th November 2021.
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29 October 2021
National Pensions Tracing Day – 31st October
Is there a lost pension with your name on it?
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27 September 2021
Rebrand for the Uniper ESPS Group’s pension administrator
The Uniper ESPS Group’s pension administrator, RPMI, has now rebranded to Railpen.
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09 September 2021
New investment manager appointed
Kempen Capital Management has been appointed to manage the assets of the Uniper Group of the ESPS following a competitive tender process.
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01 September 2021
Self Service for ESPS members is available now
ESPS members can now register for a self-service 'myESPS' account.
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01 September 2021
To all ESPS Members - Tell us what you think
We want to hear your views about the communications we send you about your ESPS pension.
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16 August 2021
Newsletter update for all members of the Uniper Group of the ESPS
Newsletter number eight is now available
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11 August 2021
Benefit Statements update for all members of the Uniper Group of the ESPS
The 2021 Benefit Statements have been posted to home addresses.
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16 July 2021
New name for pensions support
The Government-backed Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has launched MoneyHelper, a new source for financial support.
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14 July 2021
Implementation Statement 2021 - ESPS members only
In June 2019, the Government published Regulations, that amongst other things, require that the Trustee produce an annual implementation statement from 2021
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03 June 2021
Self Service for ESPS members is coming soon
In the next few months, the Trustees will be upgrading this website to allow members of the Uniper Group of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme to log in, view and make changes to your personal RPMI pension account.
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25 May 2021
Has something in your life changed?
If something in your life changes, your pension could be affected. So it’s important that you let us know as soon as possible.
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23 March 2021
Make sure your loved ones are provided for
It's important to complete or update your Expression of Wish form.
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