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Trusted partner of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, advocating for our members with Cabinet Office. Join: www.cspa.co.uk/membership

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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 9h
🏛️ From pension reforms to landmark campaigns, CSPA has been standing up for civil service pensioners for over 70 years. Take a look at the key moments from history. 🔗 www.cspa.co.uk/about/history/ #Pensioners #CivilServicePensions
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Campaigning for Civil Service Pensions for over 70 years
We have been campaigning and lobbying on behalf of pensioners in the UK for over 70 years. We don’t just work to protect the value of civil service and related pensions, we also partner with other org...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 9h
Why a Convention is urgently needed By 2050, more than 2.1 billion people will be over 60 years old - that's 20% of the total global population. Yet older people worldwide are being subjected to daily violations of their most basic rights. www.ageinternational.org.uk/how-to-help/... #IDOP2026
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The campaign for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons | Age International
Our campaign for David Lammy to make history by championing a new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons has reached a turning point. Learn more
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 11h
🎉 Unlock exclusive member benefits with CSPA! Enjoy discounts from top high street retailers, savings on holidays and travel, plus access to lifestyle, financial and professional advice services. Find out more and join today 👉 www.cspa.co.uk/membership/ #CivilService #Retirement #MemberBenefits
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 11h
A Convention on the Rights of Older Persons can change how we think about older people and ageing, pushing back against the ageism and discrimination that so many older people live with daily, worldwide. www.ageinternational.org.uk/policy-resea... #IDOP2026
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All our rights: Hearing from older people across the world | Age International
Hear directly from older people about the issues that matter to them, and how governments can act now to put the protection of older people’s rights into practice. Learn more
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 11h
A retirement income should do more than keep the lights on. It should give people the ability to live their lives, too. www.cspa.co.uk/news/when-a-...
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When a pension doesn't stretch as far as it used to - CSPA
Retirement is often seen as a time when life should become a little more predictable. Your working life is over, you know roughly what income you have coming
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 11h
A decent retirement should be about more than getting by. Everyone deserves the chance to live well, stay connected and enjoy later life with confidence. www.cspa.co.uk/news/more-th...
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More than getting by: our call for a Minimum Income Guarantee - CSPA
Retirement should be a time when people can enjoy life, stay connected and feel secure. But for too many pensioners, rising living costs mean that even
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
When you’re thinking about how much money you might need in retirement, it can be difficult to know what a “comfortable” or even a “minimum” income actually means in practice. www.cspa.co.uk/news/what-do...
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What do the Retirement Living Standards mean? - CSPA
When you’re thinking about how much money you might need in retirement, it can be difficult to know what a “comfortable” or even a “minimum” income actually
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Are you a retired Civil Servant? Make the most of your retirement with CSPA membership 📌 Civil Service Pension advocacy 📖 Quarterly magazine 💻 IT advice 🛍️ Retail discounts ✈️ Travel & insurance savings 🤝 Local groups nationwide and more Join Today www.cspa.co.uk/membership/
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🏢 Civil Service Department? Support your workforce through retirement planning. CSPA offers employers webinars and workplace events, online and in person, to help staff prepare for retirement with confidence. 🔗 www.cspa.co.uk/supporting-e... #RetirementPlanning #EmployeeWellbeing #CSPA
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supporting-employers - CSPA
Free webinars and workplace events covering pre-retirement planning, the McCloud remedy and the support available from CSPA.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🧩 Could the McCloud Remedy affect you? Over 400,000 current and former Civil Servants are impacted. Find answers, FAQs and guidance in the CSPA Remedy Hub. 💷 🔗 www.cspa.co.uk/remedy/ #McCloudRemedy #CivilServicePensions #CSPA
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remedy - CSPA
What is the McCloud Remedy?  How does it impact me and my Civil Service Pension?
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📢 Looking for ways to spread the word about International Day of Older Persons? Explore resources, ideas and campaign materials to help raise awareness and celebrate the contribution of older people in our communities. 🔗 ageing-better.org.uk/resources/id... #IDOP2026 #OlderPeople
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IDOP resources
Looking for ways to spread the word about International Day of Older People?
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🗣️ Together, our voices are stronger. Through Later Life Ambitions, CSPA joins forces with NARPO and NFOP to represent over a quarter of a million pensioners and champion the issues that matter most. 🔗 www.cspa.co.uk/later-life-a...
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Later Life Ambitions - CSPA
Later Life Ambitions brings together the collective voices of over a quarter of a million pensioners through the National Federation of Occupational
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📰 Stay up to date with the latest Civil Service pension news, campaign updates and member information from CSPA. 📣 Read the latest news today: www.cspa.co.uk/news/ #CivilServicePensions #CSPA #PensionNews
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Pension News UK - from Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance
We continually gather news on all the issues that affect our members in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Latest news about issues affecting older people in the UK - including pensions.
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National Energy Action @nea.org.uk · 28/09/2026
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is free to join. It helps utility companies, including energy suppliers, electricity, gas and water networks look after customers who have extra communication, access or safety needs.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
From 5-9 October, experts across the Mental Health and Wellbeing spaces and Civil Service will be leading sessions on everything from new technologies to mindfulness. www.everywhereplus.com/mhwc26-regis... #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #C4CS #CharityforCivilServants
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 2026 | 5 to 9 October 2026 | Registration – Everywhere+
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The McCloud remedy... Where are we now? The remaining Remedy work is currently on hold while Capita deals with the wider problems affecting the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. www.cspa.co.uk/news/mccloud...
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McCloud remedy: where are we now? - CSPA
The McCloud remedy has been a long and complicated process, with deadlines changing along the way.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our quarterly magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments & campaigns and is a font of useful information. This magazine is sent free of charge to all CSPA members, but we’re sharing a snippet of our latest edition with everyone www.cspa.co.uk/news/the-pen...
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The Pensioner Magazine - Autumn 2026 - CSPA
Our quarterly members magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments and campaigns and is a font of useful information.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🎉 From social events and talks to campaigning and friendship, there's something for everyone at CSPA. Why not get involved with your local group? 🌟 www.cspa.co.uk/membership/ #CivilService #CivilServants
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💙 Retirement doesn't mean losing touch. Join a local CSPA group and be part of a welcoming community of former Civil Servants. 🤝 www.cspa.co.uk/membership/ #CivilService #CivilServants
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Stay connected after retirement! Join your local CSPA group to meet fellow members, enjoy events, hear guest speakers and keep your voice heard. www.cspa.co.uk/membership/ #CivilService #CivilServants
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Every pension case tells a story. By raising member experiences directly with decision-makers, CSPA helps to ensure that our members' voices are heard. www.cspa.co.uk/membership/ #CivilServicePensionScheme
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
⏳ Pension delays can have a real impact on people's lives. CSPA works tirelessly to highlight member concerns and press for improvements to pension administration. 📣💷 www.cspa.co.uk/news/civil-s... #CivilService #Pensions
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Civil Service Pensions Taskforce update #17 - CSPA
From Richard Vianello, Director, Civil Service Pensions17 September 2026
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Having problems with your Civil Service pension? You're not alone. CSPA advocates for members experiencing pension delays, administration issues and complex cases, ensuring concerns are raised with the right people. www.cspa.co.uk/membership/ #CivilServicePensionScheme #CSPA
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Capita recorded a 21% hike in claims still awaiting payment after more than 100 days in the first half of September, according to the Cabinet Office www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/... #CivilServicePensionScheme
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Pensions crisis: Data shows uptick in old cases waiting to be processed
Capita recorded a 21% hike in claims still awaiting payment after more than 100 days in the first half of September, according to the Cabinet Offic...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are you a retired Civil Servant? Make the most of your retirement with CSPA membership 📌 Civil Service Pension advocacy 📖 Quarterly magazine 💻 IT advice 🛍️ Retail discounts ✈️ Travel & insurance savings 🤝 Local groups nationwide and more Join Today www.cspa.co.uk/membership/
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The increase in outstanding cases over the last fortnight demonstrates that there is still a considerable way to go before members can be confident that service standards have been restored to an acceptable level. www.cspa.co.uk/news/civil-s...
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Civil Service Pensions Taskforce update #17 - CSPA
From Richard Vianello, Director, Civil Service Pensions17 September 2026
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Making a pension stretch isn’t necessarily about being unable to pay the bills. It can also mean gradually cutting back on the things that make retirement enjoyable. www.cspa.co.uk/news/when-a-...
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When a pension doesn't stretch as far as it used to - CSPA
Retirement is often seen as a time when life should become a little more predictable. Your working life is over, you know roughly what income you have coming
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The latest taskforce update shows that significant issues remain. In several key areas, the position has worsened in the last fortnight, highlighting the scale of the challenges that still need to be addressed to restore confidence among scheme members. www.cspa.co.uk/news/civil-s...
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Civil Service Pensions Taskforce update #17 - CSPA
From Richard Vianello, Director, Civil Service Pensions17 September 2026
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Insourcing is not a panacea. Transition is often a big risk. Moving a scheme in distress could make things worse. Building the systems, expertise & capacity to bring the scheme in-house could take years. Right now, the priority is stabilising the service. www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
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An uncomfortable reality: We have to make the Capita contract work
Calling for insourcing of the Civil Service Pension Scheme won’t help the thousands of civil servants facing hardship today
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As part of Pension Awareness Week, we’re sharing a radio interview with one of our members, who speaks about the difficulties she faced trying to receive her late husband’s Civil Service pension. www.linkedin.com/posts/cspauk...
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#pensionawarenessweek #civilservicepensions #cspa | CSPA (Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance)
As part of Pension Awareness Week, we’re sharing a radio interview with one of our members, who speaks about the difficulties she faced trying to receive her late husband’s Civil Service pension. Her...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Millions of older people are at risk of being left behind as the country moves to an increasingly digital future, campaigners warn. New research by Age UK shows 1.4 million over-65s in England are digitally excluded and do not use the internet at all. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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Millions of older people at risk of being left behind in digital future
Millions of older people are either completely or partly digitally excluded, according to a new report.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It’s Pension Awareness Week, and our latest podcast looks at the support available when you have a query or an issue with your Civil Service pension. 🎧 Listen to the podcast to hear more about the current pension administration challenges and how CSPA can help. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Civil Service Pension Update by CSPA: Let's Talk
In this edition, we dive into the ongoing pension challenges and the support available to members through the CSPA.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The available evidence points to an administration recovery programme that has made some claimed progress but has not yet restored the service in full. www.londondaily.news/civil-servic... #CivilServicePensionScheme
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Just a moment please..
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Are you a retired Civil Servant? Make the most of your retirement with CSPA membership 📌 Civil Service Pension advocacy 📖 Quarterly magazine 💻 IT advice 🛍️ Retail discounts ✈️ Travel & insurance savings 🤝 Local groups nationwide and more Join Today www.cspa.co.uk/membership/
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Civil Servants Membership Organisation
We have an extensive range of CSPA Members Benefits. These include a significant range of discounts from high street retailers, discounted holidays and travel through to lifestyle and professional adv...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Cabinet Office minister Sally Jameson has said Capita’s performance in administering the Civil Service Pension Scheme “remains unacceptable” in a statement to the House of Commons. www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/... #CivilServicePensionScheme
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Civil service pension crisis: Capita’s performance ‘remains unacceptable’, minister says
'Far too many' Civil Service Pension Scheme members continue to face uncertainty, Cabinet Office minister acknowledges
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Public Accounts Committee has called on the Cabinet Office to provide “a comprehensive update” on the establishment of an independent body responsible for government-backed compensation schemes. www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/... #CivilServicePensionScheme #PublicAccountsCommittee
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PAC urges creation of independent compensation schemes body
Public spending watchdog argues that government risks repeating past mistakes without central oversight or coordination
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
People waiting for civil service pensions have described feeling upset, frustrated and ignored as a growing backlog leaves some without payments for months. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #CivilServicePensionScheme #CivilServants
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Widows 'left waiting months' for pensions after Capita takeover
Women say pension delays are causing further financial stress after losing their husbands.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A Westminster Hall debate took place yesterday on the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The McCloud remedy has been a long and complicated process, with deadlines changing along the way. Where are we now? www.cspa.co.uk/news/mccloud...
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McCloud remedy: where are we now? - CSPA
The McCloud remedy has been a long and complicated process, with deadlines changing along the way.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
When you’re thinking about how much money you might need in retirement, it can be difficult to know what a “comfortable” or even a “minimum” income actually means in practice. www.cspa.co.uk/news/what-do...
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What do the Retirement Living Standards mean? - CSPA
When you’re thinking about how much money you might need in retirement, it can be difficult to know what a “comfortable” or even a “minimum” income actually
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
When we think about retirement, it’s natural to think about how much pension income we have coming in each month. But there’s another question that matters just as much: how much do you actually need to live a decent life in retirement? www.cspa.co.uk/news/what-do...
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What does a decent retirement cost? - CSPA
When we think about retirement, it's natural to think about how much pension income we have coming in each month.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meet our new General Secretary - Josie Irwin www.cspa.co.uk/news/meet-ou...
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Meet our new General Secretary - CSPA
My name is Josie Irwin. I’m delighted to be your new General Secretary. I’d like to pay tribute to Sally Tsoukaris for her leadership, particularly her work
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“We need a joined-up approach, with a decent State Pension supported by accessible transport, properly funded health and social care, suitable housing and reliable local services. That is what dignity in later life requires.” www.laterlifeambitions.co.uk/post/expecte...
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EXPECTED STATE PENSION RISE WELCOME, BUT OLDER PEOPLE NEED WIDER SUPPORT
Later Life Ambitions (LLA) has welcomed indications that the State Pension could rise by up to £488 next April, while warning that financial security in later life depends on more than the headline pe...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The £488 figure is the maximum increase and is based on receipt of the full new State Pension. The amount each person receives depends on their National Insurance record and individual entitlement, meaning many pensioners would receive a smaller cash increase. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today, CSPA met with Sally Jameson MP, Minister responsible for the Civil Service Pension Scheme. We welcomed the open discussion on administration issues and the need for continued oversight and accountability to secure improvements for scheme members. www.cspa.co.uk/news/ministe...
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Ministerial Statement: Civil Service Pension Scheme - CSPA
I am providing the House with an update on the administration of the civil service pension scheme. Following Capita’s failure to meet its commitment to fully
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Overall performance remains unacceptable, and far too many scheme members continue to face uncertainty while waiting for their cases to be resolved.” hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...
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Civil Service Pension Scheme - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Civil Service Pension Scheme' on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Pitting one generation against another is no answer to Britain’s economic challenges. The BCC is right to be concerned about youth unemployment, but a growing economy should provide security and opportunity for young and old alike. www.laterlifeambitions.co.uk/post/lla-res... #TripleLock
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LLA responds to the British Chambers of Commerce’s Budget Submission
Responding to calls from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to scrap the pension triple lock and redirect the savings towards measures to boost youth employment...
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The latest edition of The Pensioner is out now. Just another one of the great member benefits CSPA members enjoy. www.cspa.co.uk/news/the-pen... #CivilService #CSPA #Membership
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The Pensioner Magazine - Autumn 2026 - CSPA
Our quarterly members magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments and campaigns and is a font of useful information.
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Between the late 1990s and early 2010s, there was a welcome fall in pensioner poverty. But that improvement ground to a halt around 2012-13 and pensioner poverty has been rising steadily since then www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09... #TripleLock #StatePension #PensionerPoverty
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Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance @cspa-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Charity for Civil Servants Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference is back again this year, taking place on 5-9 October 2026.​ www.cfcs.org.uk/help-advice/... #CharityForCivilServants #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Conference #CivilService
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Mental health and wellbeing conference 2026 | Charity for Civil Servants
We believe our Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference is a unique opportunity to access invaluable knowledge and tips and support your day-to-day wellbeing.
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