But at the same time, the minister argued that funds should hold onto their stocks in oil and gas companies, in order to “nudge, cajole or vote firms towards lower-carbon business […]
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UNISON responds to the government consultation on proposals that would allow higher and further education employers in England to opt out of providing LGPS membership for new staff members
The government is proposing changes would allow higher education institutions, further education colleges and sixth form colleges in […]
Government plans to allow employers in England to opt out of local government pension scheme are an ‘unwarranted and grievous’ attack on higher and further education staff
The questions keep coming after the collapse of Carillion. Now, what is happening to employees’ pensions?
MPs will debate the future of the local government pension scheme (LGPS) in Westminster Hall today (Monday) in response to concerns that the government plans to interfere in investment decisions. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition, backed by UNISON, saying it should be up to the funds to decide where they invest in […]
If these changes come into force, it could mean the new funds replace government funding for roads, bridges and […]
Sign the UNISON petition urging Parliament to debate plans giving ministers a right to tell pension funds where to invest money
The wage bill for the NHS could soar by £1bn and by £800m for local government, says UNISON. In a letter to the […]
UNISON responds to government consultation on tax relief for pensions