Civil Service Pensions Podcast
Civil Service Pensions Podcast
Playlist by Civil Service Pensions PodcastThe Civil Service Pension Scheme is one of the best workplace pension schemes in the UK public sector. But what makes it so good? We want members of the scheme to feel informed and empowered when it …Follow the podcast:
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Highlights of 2025
In our final episode of the season, we reflect on the events, activities and highlights of this year. Mick Mulligan, Head of Engagement and Cathryn Murray, Training & Engagement Manager join us to talk about some of our successes in 2025, as well as a look forward to what 2026 holds for the scheme…
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Pension Increase (PI) explained
Michelle Storer, Senior Training Consultant for Civil Service Pensions, returns to the podcast to talk us through the annual Pension Increase. She explains what PI is, how it works and who qualifies for it. We also discuss some frequently asked questions from members, and some common misconcept…
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2015 Remedy (McCloud) revisited
Kevin Hughes, a policy expert from Cabinet Office, returns to the podcast to talk us through the latest position when it comes to 2015 Remedy (McCloud). From Immediate Choice and Deferred Choice Underpin, to Annual Benefit Statements and the Retirement Modeller, Kevin explains what impacted member…
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Redundancy and compensation: what does it mean for your pension?
Redundancy can involve significant change and uncertainty. Liliana Gonzalez from the Civil Service Pensions Training Team returns to the podcast to share information for those affected by it. She explains the implications of redundancy on pensions and outlines the operation of the Civil Service Com…
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Are you thinking about retiring abroad?
Some describe the idea of retiring abroad as “the ultimate dream”. But how does it work, practically speaking? Rob and Emily chat to MOJ’s Lara Muñiz-Fernández about her plans to retire abroad and the preparations she’s making. We’re also joined by Peter Spain, Head of Pensions Policy and Technic…
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Planning for retirement – how does the state pension fit in?
Planning for retirement – how does the state pension fit in? On his first podcast appearance, Joe McLaughlin from the Civil Service Pensions Training Team talks to us about the State Pension, how it works, and the vital role it can play in your retirement finances. We talk about how to track you…
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Retirement Living Standards: let’s talk numbers
Cilla Christmas, Valuation and Strategic Review Manager for Civil Service Pensions returns to talk us through the Retirement Living Standards, originally created using research conducted by the Loughborough University. These standards are a great starting point when it comes to planning your fina…
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Season 4 Trailer: Civil Service Pensions Podcast
Season 4 of the Civil Service pensions Podcast is here, with new topics, new guests and some familiar voices too. Discussing everything from retirement living standards, the role of the state pension and retiring abroad, Emily and Rob bring you eight fresh episodes to help you feel informed, empowe…
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Minisode: What happens when someone passes away?
For our final minisode of Season 3, Rob and Emily chat to Rosie Geeves, Head of Member Services, and Dean Norman, Senior Pensions Administrator about what happens to your pension when you die. The idea of losing a loved one, or what we’d like to happen after we die, are difficult topics to discuss…
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The Civil Service Pension scheme: Employer insights
In our penultimate episode of this season, Rob sits down with guests to explore the role employers play in the Civil Service Pension scheme. Andy Jones (Cabinet Office), Louise Ibbetson (DWP) and Lara Muniz Fernandez (MOJ) share their perspectives on the scheme and discuss their experiences of su…
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