Articles by Louise Pettit

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A Step Back? Lords block move towards clearer guidance on Trustee investments

27 March 2026

Guides

Pension Schemes Bill handbook – navigating the changing pensions landscape

26 March 2026

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Zero PPF levy confirmed for 2026/27

10 March 2026

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Restructuring schemes with a Crown guarantee: the Government’s proposals for the Atomic Weapons Establishment Pension Scheme

10 March 2026

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How will actuaries apply the s37 remedy in practice? New FRC guidance published

3 February 2026

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s37 remedy update - January 2026

8 January 2026

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LGPS consults on changes for multi-location employers such as multi-academy trusts

4 December 2025

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Budget 2025 - the pensions perspective

27 November 2025

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Taxation of pension surplus payments – any prospect of further changes to come in the Budget?

24 November 2025

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Taking action in anticipation of pensions tax changes – HMRC and the FCA clarify when withdrawals can be unwound

7 October 2025

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Virgin Media decision and the s37 remedy – amendments proposed to Pension Schemes Bill

9 September 2025

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Pension Schemes Bill series - Consolidation of small pots

5 September 2025

Legal updates

Good governance starts with great trusteeship 

2 September 2025

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Pension Schemes Bill - the "backstop" power

15 July 2025

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Pension Schemes Bill - Focus on DC mega-funds

23 June 2025

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Pension Schemes Bill 2025/6: Releasing surplus from defined benefit schemes - what is changing and when?

10 June 2025

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Government to legislate to address issues arising from the Virgin Media s37 decision

5 June 2025

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Taking the lead - how the Pensions Ombudsman is using its lead case approach in practice

2 June 2025

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Pension fund investments in UK private markets – Mansion House Accord signed but possibility of mandation still looms large

15 May 2025

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Automatic consolidation of small pension pots – a timeline for implementation

25 April 2025

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An update at last on PSC proposals - exciting times ahead for the Pension Protection Fund?

1 April 2025

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DB surpluses to be “unlocked” – what might this mean for pension scheme trustees and employers?

30 January 2025

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Budget 2024 – the great pensions tax overhaul that wasn’t (or was it?)

31 October 2024

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Budget 2024 rumours: what could be in store for public sector pensions?

23 October 2024

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LGPS pooling and investment reforms - where are we now?

21 October 2024

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DB scheme funding – the new era begins

24 September 2024

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Pensions eco-system review: Phase one begins

21 August 2024

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A new Pensions Schemes Bill – which pension reform measures is the new Government prioritising?  And what of those that didn’t make the cut?

18 July 2024

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Overpayments road to recovery - takeaways from recent Pensions Ombudsman determinations

9 July 2024

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What might the new Labour Government mean for the pensions industry?

8 July 2024

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General Election 2024 - the public service pension scheme perspective

27 June 2024

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General election week 3 – largely quiet on the pensions front but is it the calm before the storm?

6 June 2024

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What does the General Election announcement mean for the pensions industry?

23 May 2024

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Mansion House reforms and LGPS investments - where are we now?

2 April 2024

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Member complaints - can giving incorrect information give rise to entitlement?

18 March 2024

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Spring budget 2024 - what's new for LGPS Funds?

7 March 2024

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DB Funding & Investment Strategy changes: update from TPR

29 February 2024

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Court of Appeal considers whether a member is in pensionable employment during their notice period

26 February 2024

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On your marks: LGPS publishes draft guidance on pensions dashboards

22 November 2023

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A new and more proactive approach from TPR to drive improvements in outcomes for members

2 November 2023

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Proposed changes to LGPS investments leave many questions to be answered

2 November 2023

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Welcome news for DB schemes as the PPF proposes reducing its levy by 50% in 2024/25, but future changes will be needed

29 September 2023