News
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. Here, we seek to provide you with news which is particularly relevant to you.
Give your pension some attention
Here’s what coming up for 2025:
Pension Attention 2025
Pension Attention is back from 5 September-27 October 2025 with TV star Ross Kemp and pension trainer Bola Sol encouraging the nation to ‘Strengthen Your Pension’.
Led by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Pensions UK (previously the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, PLSA), the campaign help you prepare for retirement in 3 simple steps:
- Track down your pension pots
There are billions of pounds out there in lost pension money – could some of it be yours? Stretch your mind back to past employers and pensions and see if you have old or lost pots. The government-backed Pension Tracing Service can help locate them.
- Know what you’ve got
Your member website is packed with helpful resources to support your pension journey. The ‘Tools’ section is especially useful, offering practical calculators and guidance tailored to members of your pension scheme.
Take a moment to reflect on any other pension plans you might have from previous jobs. Staying on top of your pension now can make a big difference later - helping you stay on track to meet your retirement goals with confidence.
- Picture your future
It’s never too early - or too late - to plan for retirement. Think about the lifestyle you want and how much money you’ll need to support it.
There are a few tools you can use to work out how much you might need:
- Use the Lifestyle calculator on your member website for a simple guide to lifestyle costs and standards of living
- Use MoneyHelper’s pension calculator to find out your likely retirement income.
- Check the Government’s step-by-step guide to planning your retirement.
You can find out more about the campaign by visiting the Pension Attention website and following its social channels.
Pension Awareness 2025
Pension Awareness Week will run from 15-19 September 2025, including 3 whole days of free online shows, covering various money and pension topics.
This week-long campaign raises awareness about the importance of saving for later life, and offers free, impartial advice on pensions, savings, debt, and budgeting.
The interactive shows will take place on 15-17 September and will be available on catch up if you can’t watch them live.
Sign up for to join the shows at Pension Awareness.
Live shows schedule
Monday, 15 September
Your pension made simple 10:00 – 10:45
When can I afford to retire? 12:30 – 13:15
How is my pension money invested? 15:00 – 15:45
Tuesday, 16 September
Finding lost pots and combining them 10:00 – 10:45
5 pension essential need-to-knows 12:30 – 13:15
Ask the Adviser: Your Top Pension Questions Answered 15:00 – 15:45
Wednesday, 17 September
The State Pension Explained 10:00 – 10:45
Balancing present and future self 12:30 – 13:15
Pensions Challenge
This year, take on the 6-step Pensions Challenge – a practical way to tick off key pension tasks and feel more confident about your future.
