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28 February 2014

Correspondence: Housing standards in the private rented sector
seen at 21:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Letter from Housing Minister Kris Hopkins to local housing authority leaders about housing standards in the private rented sector and services for homeless people.

Press release: NHS to tackle long waits for dementia assessments
seen at 20:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).
£90m package to improve dementia diagnosis Prime Minister appoints World Dementia Envoy

Following December’s G8 summit, the UK continues to lead the world in the fight against dementia...

Angela Merkel visit
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
When asked for an update on what the PM and German Chancellor Angela Merkel would discuss around EU reform, the PMS said that the discussion would be on a wide range of EU reform related topics, including trade...
Form: Academy admission request form for looked-after children
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

The form details all the information required by the Education Funding Agency (acting on behalf of the Secretary of State) to consider a request to direct admission of a looked-after child to an academy.

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Guidance: Consolidated budgeting guidance 2014 to 2015
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This document contains the 2014 to 2015 guidance for government departments on the budgeting framework that applies for expenditure control.

Guidance: Vehicle security checklist
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Secure your vehicle, check it and keep a record to prevent clandestine entrants.

Guidance: Guidance for hauliers on preventing clandestine entrants
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

All road hauliers (including drivers) travelling to the UK must operate an ‘effective system’ to prevent the carriage of clandestine entrants.

If you do not have an effective system, or do not operate...

FOI release: Briefing notes on visit to Somerset Levels January 2014
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Somerset Levels EIRs: written or electronic briefing notes or letters provided by the Environment Agency (EA) to the minister Owen Patterson for his visit to the Somerset Levels on Sunday 26 January and Monday...

FOI release: Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium (SDBC)
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

SDBC - EIRs information about Defra ministers meetings with SDBC.

Guidance: Contact details for immigration compliance and enforcement teams
seen at 18:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

There are 19 immigration compliance and enforcement teams across the country. They work with the public and alongside police, HM Revenue & Customs, local authorities and other local partners. Their purpose...

Stalybridge firm fined after half tonne car drops on mechanic
seen at 18:30, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A vehicle salvage firm in Stalybridge has been fined over multiple safety failings after a car weighing more than half a tonne fell from a forklift truck, crushing a young mechanic underneath.
HSE Board meeting – 5 March 2014
seen at 18:30, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Agenda and papers for the next meeting of HSE’s Board on March 5 2014, now available online.

Builder fined after worker injured in roof fall
seen at 18:30, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
A builder has been fined for safety failings after a worker was injured when he fell through the fragile roof of a cowshed.
R -v- Joanne Dennehy, Gary Stretch, Leslie Layton and Robert Moore
seen at 18:30, 28 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Spencer
R -v- Nkosiyapha Kunene and Virginia Kunene
seen at 18:30, 28 February in Judicial Office: Home (Our copy).
Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Singh
Alcohol-related deaths in the United Kingdom, 2011
seen at 18:30, 28 February in Media Centre RSS (Our copy).
Alcohol-related death figures and age-standardised rates for the UK, England, Wales and regions of England for 2011. Country-level figures for Scotland and Northern Ireland are not presented separately here. Figures...
News story: Building girls’ and young women’s resilience to social pressures
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

As Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2014 comes to a close, Women and Equalities Minister Jenny Willott is warning that we urgently need to address the widespread problem of poor body image, as evidence mounts of...

News story: PM call with President Putin: February 2014
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Following the call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:

The Prime Minister called President Putin today to discuss the situation in Ukraine, particularly the escalating tensions in Crimea.

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News story: HMS Daring welcomed home by Philippines officials
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Two senior officials from the Philippine Embassy in London greeted the Type 45 destroyer in Portsmouth, thanking the 220 crew for their efforts across the devastated country.

The Philippines Consul General...

News story: Visit to Somme Heritage Centre
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The Minister was given a guided tour of the facility by Chair of the Somme Association Dr Ian Adamson and Director Carol Walker.

Commenting on his visit, the Minister said:

I was delighted...

News story: Department of Health and RB settlement
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Under the terms of the settlement, RB has agreed to make a payment to the Department of Health, on a full and final basis and without admission of liability to the Department of Health. Both RB and the Department...

News story: Welsh Cavalry treated to royal visit
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Troops from the regiment, known as the Welsh Cavalry, were training in west Wales as part of Exercise Pashtun Tempest, involving more than 100 soldiers from C Squadron and its attached arms.

This exercise...

News story: Helen Grant's intro to Women's Engagement Newsletter, February 2014
seen at 18:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

This month we have seen Team GB competing at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. I was thrilled to see Lizzy Yarnold win our first gold medal of the games in the skeleton, and snowboarder Jenny Jones win Great Britain...

Policy paper: Increasing our security exports: a new government approach
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: PDF replaced with accessible version.

This strategy, produced by UK Trade & Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) and the Home Office sets out our approach to the security...

Guidance: Otterburn firing times
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added amended firing times for the period 15 to 31 March 2014.

The firing times are presented in 2 file formats. The PDF format is web browseable and accessible on mobile devices such as Blackberry...

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: technical specfication
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This document specifies the school census data to be returned to the Department for Education during the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Guidance: School census autumn 2014 to summer 2015: validation rules
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

List of validation rules for suppliers developing software for school census collections during the 2014 to 2015 academic year.

Transparency data: DWP payments over £25,000, 2014
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This series contains details of payments over &pound;25,000 that DWP has made in 2014. This is in line with Cabinet Office policy. Payments are defined as all:

individual invoices grant payments ...
Research and analysis: Tax complexity project
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Developing a tax complexity index for the UK paper added

We’ve been thinking about ways to measure complexity in the tax system. These documents set out our conclusions.

Developing a tax complexity...
Correspondence: English housing survey bulletin: issue 10
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This is the 10th issue of the English housing survey bulletin.

It covers key findings from the English housing survey headline report 2012 to 2013.

Guidance: SFA: Inform
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).
Sign up for Inform

Inform is published online at the end of each month. If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive an alert when a new edition is issued please email us.

Guidance: Extend your stay as a retired person of independent means
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

If you are already have permission to stay in the UK as a retired person of independent means, you can apply to extend your stay up to the maximum period of 5 years in this category, or apply to settle here. ...

Transparency data: Cabinet Office spend approvals
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added data for October to December 2013.

To help tackle the budget deficit, the government introduced a new and ambitious approach to take out costs and waste in central government operations in...

Research and analysis: Scotland analysis: Defence
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated infographic PDF.

This is the sixth paper in the UK government’s Scotland analysis series and looks at:

how the UK and Scotland benefit from an integrated approach to defence...
Correspondence: PHE Bulletin: 28 February 2014
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

The bulletin highlights are:

Information tool for causes of death affecting inequalities in life expectancy Health inequalities national conversation Update in avian influenza strains Flood clean-...
Guidance: Service family accommodation: welcome pack
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated SFA Welcome pack.

Here you will find electronic copies of some of the information your housing officer will provide you when you move into your service family accommodation (SFA).

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Statistics: Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance sanctions: decisions made to September 2013
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added a note to the page providing further information about a data issue within the JSA sanction decision data, specifically to do with outcomes from appeals.

All Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and...

Guidance: Fair access protocols in school admissions
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Looked-after children direction request form has been added to the page.

This departmental advice is for:

school leaders and headteachers school staff governing bodies trustees academy...
Statistics - national statistics: Weekly economic indicators
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated pocket databank

The focus of the Pocket databank is to be a quick and concise reference source for monthly and annual historical data.

A comprehensive list of recent UK economy ...

Guidance: 5/2014: business rates: 12 monthly instalments
seen at 16:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter provides information on:

business rates: 12 monthly instalments
HSE Chair speech: Enhancing and Delivering Health and Safety Reform – The Role of the Health and Safety Executive
seen at 16:30, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE Chair Judith Hackitt’s keynote speech, with accompanying slides, at Inside Government event – ‘Health and Safety 2014: Improving Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare’, 28 January 2014.

Safety notice – Liquid metal embrittlement by mercury in the refining and allied process industries
seen at 16:30, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

HSE is aware of a number of recent failures of primary containment, caused by Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) by mercury. This safety notice describes the potential integrity hazards relating to the presence...

Successes of the Month - February 2014
seen at 16:30, 28 February in Crown Prosecution Service Press Releases (Our copy).
Each month, the CPS celebrates the outstanding work of teams and individuals up and down the country by publishing their stories on the CPS website.
Press release: UK and China talks on foreign policy and security
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The UK and China this week held in-depth talks in London on foreign policy and security issues in the formal UK-China Strategic Dialogue.

William Hague, the Foreign Secretary said:

I am delighted...

Press release: 100,000 subscribers take advantage of DBS update service
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Our role is to help employers make safe employment decisions, and to help protect the most vulnerable people in our communities.

We know how tight money is, and how quickly employers need to work...

News story: First Minister must produce independence plan says Carmichael
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

Scottish businesses are now making plans to mitigate the dangers of independence while Scotland’s First Minister still has no plan to make independence work, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael warned today...

News story: Advice services for asylum seekers and refugees: contract change
seen at 16:30, 28 February in News and communications (Our copy).

The British Refugee Council will operate a children’s panel to support unaccompanied children seeking asylum (England only).

Migrant Helpline will provide independent advice and guidance...

Guidance: JSP 464: Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (TSARS)
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated versions of JSP 464 parts 1 to 4.

Joint Service Publication 464 is the overall and definitive policy source document for the provision of Service Family Accommodation (SFA), ...

Guidance: MOD health and safety handbook (JSP 375): volume 2
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added updated leaflet 8.

Joint Service Publication (JSP 375) volume 2 covers basic arrangements to guide Ministry of Defence (MOD) staff in the delivery of health and safety policy and legislation...

Guidance: Dance and drama awards income scales: 2014 to 2015 academic year
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

The dance and drama awards income scales for the 2014 to 2015 academic year show the amount of support available when applying for dance and drama awards funding.

Guidance: Dance and drama awards guide: 2014 to 2015 academic year
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This guide provides information to institutions offering dance and drama awards (DaDA) provided by the Education Funding Agency (EFA). Only institutions who have successfully applied and been approved to administer...

Statistics: Cold Weather Payments 22 Feb 2014 to 28 Feb 2014
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

The 2013 to 2014 Cold Weather Payment season started on 1 November 2013.

There were no triggers for Cold Weather Payments at weather stations between 22 February 2014 and 28 February 2014 and no payments...

FOI release: Eric Pickles July 2013 meeting with Balfour Beatty
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information any available briefings, minutes, emails or other documents relating to Eric Pickles July 2013 meeting with Balfour Beatty on planning policy and procurement in local government.

Transparency data: HMG spending moratoria: DFID Consultancy October to December 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

HMG spending moratoria: DFID Consultancy October to December 2013

Transparency data: HMG spending moratoria: DFID ICT October to December 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

HMG spending moratoria: DFID ICT October to December 2013

Transparency data: HMG spending moratoria: DFID Property October to December 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

HMG spending moratoria: DFID Property October to December 2013

Transparency data: HMG spending moratoria: DFID Advertising October to December 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

HMG spending moratoria: DFID Advertising October to December 2013

Transparency data: HMG spending moratoria: DFID Recruitment October to December 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

HMG spending moratoria: DFID Recruitment October to December 2013

FOI release: Mark Prisk's September 2013 meeting with Barratt, Bellway, Redrow et al
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on any available briefings, minutes, correspondence, emails or other documents relating to Mark Prisk’s September 2013 meeting with Barratt, Bellway, Redrow et al to discuss house building...

Policy paper: Crime and Courts Act 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Commencement schedule updated.

In the Queen’s Speech of 9 May 2012, Her Majesty The Queen announced that the government would bring forward the Crime and Courts Bill in the second parliamentary...

FOI release: Mark Prisk’s September 2013 meeting with Accord, Boston Mayflower and others
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Request for information on all available briefings, minutes, emails, correspondence or other documents relating to Mark Prisk’s September 2013 meeting with Accord, Boston Mayflower et al to discuss policy on ...

Transparency data: HMT spend greater than £25,000: January 2014
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

In May 2010 the coalition government set up new standards for transparency in government. All departments have committed to publish any spend over &pound;25,000.

Transparency data: Government Procurement Card HMT spend greater than £500: December 2013
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

In May 2010 the Coalition Government set up new standards for transparency in government. The Minister for the Cabinet Office has committed government to publishing procurement card spending data over &pound...

Transparency data: DfT exceptions to the moratorium on discretionary spend
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: DfT exceptions to the moratorium on discretionary spend data October to December 2013 released.

Background

The government has introduced a strict moratorium in 5 key areas of discretionary spend...

FOI release: DH FOI release: regarding patient safety
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

On 6 February 2014 the Department of Health received the following FOI request via twitter:

“@DeptHealthPress under FOIA, pls disclose report or study or mins of meeting showing how reduction of admin...

Form: Academies budget forecast form 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

A guide and templates for academy trusts to use to complete their budget forecast.

The Education Funding Agency (EFA) reviews academy trusts’ budget projections and actual results to assess financial ...

Guidance: Guide AN: Naturalisation as a British citizen
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated edition of this guidance

Guide to accompany ‘Form AN - application for naturalisation as a British citizen’ for individual applications to become a British citizen. Learn more about

Form: Fair Chance Fund: expressions of interest
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

The Fair Chance Fund is a payment by results programme of up to &pound;15 million that aims to improve outcomes for a group of young, homeless people (predominantly 18 to 24 year olds) whose needs are difficult...

Guidance: Section 251 budget: 2014 to 2015
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added revised documents and spreadsheets for 2014 to 2015.

Instructions and spreadsheets for local authorities to collect section 251 data and submit it to the Department for Education.

Promotional material: National curriculum: video interviews for schools
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Added two videos about changes to the computing curriculum and a primary school's approach to using new technology.

Headteachers, members of the expert groups who contributed to the design of the...

Guidance: Booklet AN: Naturalisation booklet - the requirements
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated edition of this guidance.

Booklet to accompany ‘Form AN - application for naturalisation as a British citizen’ for individual applications to become a British citizen. Learn more about <...

Transparency data: Financial management and governance review: Barnfield Federation
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This report sets out the findings of the Education Funding Agency’s review of financial management and governance at Barnfield Federation.

Correspondence: Financial notice to improve: Barnfield Academy Trust
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Barnfield Academy Trust.

Correspondence: Financial notice to improve: Barnfield Skills Academy Trust
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Barnfield Skills Academy Trust.

Correspondence: Financial notice to improve: Moorlands Free School Trust
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This letter and its annexes serve as a written notice to improve financial management, control and governance at the Moorlands Free School Trust.

Correspondence: Lord Nash and Matthew Hancock write to Barnfield Federation
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

A letter from Lord Nash and Matthew Hancock to the Barnfield Federation setting out the government’s view of Barnfield Federation’s position after an investigation and follow-up work.

Guidance: Cheshire and Merseyside centre prospectus 2013 to 2014
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

It sets out the initial work programmes and provides a way of communicating these to stakeholders and interested partners.

The aims are:

to set out what we will do in 2013 to 2014 and how...

Guidance: Skills Funding Agency: Barnfield College investigation
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

In September 2013, the Skills Funding Agency received a number of allegations regarding Barnfield College.

The Agency, working with the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and Department for Education, investigated...

Guidance: Bulgaria: List of Lawyers
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: List of translators and interpreters is now separated from list of lawyers and published independently.

The following list of English speaking lawyers has been prepared for the convenience of British...

Research and analysis: Evaluation of vaccine uptake during the 2013 MMR catch-up campaign in England
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

In the first 3 months of 2013 there was an increase in number of cases of measles in England compared to previous years, which was most marked among 10 to 16 year-olds. A national catch-up campaign was launched...

Guidance: Guidance on Cedars pre-departure accommodation
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Cedars, the name chosen for UK Visa and Immigration’s pre-departure accommodation, was opened in August 2011. It has been designed to provide a secure facility which respects the privacy and independence of children...

FOI release: Number of Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) tests carried out since 2005-06 (F0005492)
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

This Freedom of Information response gives information about the number of Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) tests that have been carried out in the UK since 2005-06.

Guidance: Bulgaria: List of translators
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

The following list of translators and interpretes has been prepared by the British Embassy in Sofia for the convenience of British Nationals who need translation services. Please note the disclaimer.

Transparency data: HMT exceptions to cross-government moratoria on spending: Quarter 3 2013-2014 (Expenditure approvals)
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

The five cross-government moratoria are:

ICT spend above &pound;1 million advertising and marketing consultancy property leases & lease extensions Civil Service recruitment
Guidance: Public health services non mandatory contract
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Search (Our copy).

Updated: Updated public health services contract and the guidance for 2014 to 2015

The ‘Public Health Services Contract 2014 to 15’ is adaptable for use for a broad range of public health services and delivery...

The Duchess of Cornwall hosts a reception to celebrate Southbank Centre's Women of the World festival
seen at 14:31, 28 February in (Our copy).
Women Of the World reception
Gas Girls – Bristol Theatre Company explores forgotten WW1 story in community play
seen at 14:31, 28 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
Gas Girls – Bristol Theatre Company explores forgotten WW1 story in community play
SICK! 2014 set to challenge Brighton’s perception of illness through arts and culture
seen at 14:31, 28 February in http://www.artscouncil.org.uk Latest entries (Our copy).
SICK! 2014 set to challenge Brighton’s perception of illness through arts and culture
Sport-in-brief - your weekly update from the high performance sports community
seen at 14:31, 28 February in UK Sport (Our copy).
Updates from British Cycling, Badminton England, British Fencing and news from ParalympicsGB in this week's round-up.
Statement on joint Police/HSE investigation into Brecon Beacon deaths
seen at 14:31, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Statement on investigation into deaths of three soldiers following a Ministry of Defence selection test exercise in the Brecon Beacons in July 2013.

Window cleaning firm’s boss fined for insurance failings
seen at 14:31, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).
The boss of a County Durham window cleaning firm has been fined for failing to prove he held statutory insurance that enables employees to claim compensation should they be injured at work.
CONIAC Open meeting – London, 18 March 2014
seen at 14:31, 28 February in HSE RSS feeds (Our copy).

Members of the public are welcome to observe the next meeting of HSE’s Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) on 18 March 2014 in London. All observers will be required to register before the event...

Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 code of practice: trustee knowledge and understanding
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The consultation paper for the Pensions Regulator’s draft code of practice on trustee knowledge and understanding was published today.
The Pensions Regulator presents new remit to NAPF ahead of A-Day
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator presented its new remit and powers at an NAPF conference today, as it prepares to take over from Opra as the regulator of pensions in the UK next month.
Consultation on implementing the new requirements for funding defined benefit pension schemes
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
New proposals on the system to replace the minimum funding requirement (MFR) for defined benefit pension schemes, have been issued for consultation today, announced Pensions Minister, Malcolm Wicks.
The Pensions Regulator hosts launch roadshow
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
During June 2005, the Pensions Regulator will host a series of 'launch' events to highlight the regulatory changes that will be introduced by the Pensions Act 2004.
Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 code of practice: dispute resolution
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator today published the draft code of practice on dispute resolution procedures for pension schemes.
The Pensions Regulator publishes guidance on clearance statements
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator today published guidance on clearance statements, aimed at those involved in corporate transactions, employers, trustees and professional advisers.
First chair of Pensions Regulator's determinations panel is appointed
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The chairman of the Pensions Regulator, Mr David Norgrove, has appointed the first chair of the new regulator's determinations panel, Mr John Scampion.
Pensions Regulator's first determinations panel is announced
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The chairman of the Pensions Regulator's first determinations panel, Mr John Scampion, has announced the appointment of members to the panel.
The Pensions Regulator publishes annuity leaflet for pension scheme members
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator has today published a booklet, 'Your retirement choices - defined contribution occupational pension schemes'
Reporting code issued as Pensions Regulator launches
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator opened for business today and issued its code of practice on reporting breaches, the first of a series of 12 mandatory codes. The second code of practice on notifiable events has now been ...
Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 codes of practice: Early leavers and Reporting Late Payments of Contributions
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator today published three draft codes of practice for consultation
The Pensions Regulator takes to the road for launch events
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator is preparing to host a series of roadshow launch events throughout the UK beginning in June 2005.
Hobman takes European perspective at the EPI Summit
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Tony Hobman, chief executive of the Pensions Regulator in the UK, today spoke at the European Pensions and Investment (EPI) Summit in Switzerland.
Pensions Regulator chairman addresses annual NAPF conference
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Chairman of the Pensions Regulator, David Norgrove, today addressed the annual conference of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).
Pensions Regulator talks to IFAs at Scottish Equitable roadshow
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Speaking today at the Scottish Equitable Pensions Roadshow in London, Sarah Knowles, from the Pensions Regulator reminded financial advisers of their new whistleblowing duties under the Pensions Act 2004.
Executive Directors appointed to Pensions Regulator
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator’s executive directors were confirmed today. David Norgrove, chair of the Pensions Regulator, announced the appointments following a process of open competition for the roles.
Pensions Regulator welcomes Pensions Minister Stephen Timms at industry event
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator welcomed the new Pensions Minister Stephen Timms today at a networking event for senior industry figures.
Scheme Returns to be issued to 8,000 occupational schemes
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator is to send 8,000 occupational pension schemes a scheme return form later this month, bringing a requirement under the Pensions Act 2004 into force.
Pensions Regulator issues Notifiable Events code of practice
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator has today issued its code of practice on Notifiable Events. This is the second code of practice issued by the Pensions Regulator, following Reporting breaches of the law issued in April this...
Pensions Regulator begins consultation on further codes of practice
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator today published two draft codes of practice: 'Member-nominated trustees and directors - putting arrangements in place' and the 'Modification of subsisting rights' code of practice.
Pensions Regulator welcomes new applications to Trustee Register
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator is inviting new applications from professional trustees to join its trustee register.
Timetable for new pension scheme funding regime announced
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced that the new funding requirements for defined benefit occupational pension schemes will come into force on 31 October 2005.
Pensions Regulator to offer free e-learning programme for trustees
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
The Pensions Regulator is developing a free e-learning programme for trustees to help address the need for on-going training.
Pensions Regulator consults on codes of practice
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Pensions Regulator consults on codes of practice
Pensions Tax Simplification briefing helps trustees prepare for A Day
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
A five-point plan to help employers and trustees meet the challenge of pensions tax simplification has been prepared by the Pensions Regulator.
Regulator recognises importance of trustee role and offers support and guidance
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Speaking today at an Outer Temple Chambers Conference the Pensions Regulator's chief executive Tony Hobman said trustees would need to raise their game to meet new requirements, and would be supported in doing so...
Substantial progress made towards implementing truly risk based regime
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Substantial progress has been made towards implementing a truly risk based regulatory regime, Pensions Regulator chairman David Norgrove said yesterday.
Start preparing now to meet scheme funding requirements
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
Trustees, employers and advisers need to be prepared for scheme funding requirements which come into force next month.
Results of OPS Regulatory Survey published
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Research published by the Pensions Regulator today shows a similar level of scheme trustees have taken steps to improve their knowledge and understanding since research conducted in 2003. The findings indicated ...
Pensions Regulator announces new timetable for scheme funding code of practice
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In light of the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) announcement of the revised timetable for scheme funding regulations, the Pensions Regulator today announced changes to the schedule for its work.
Pensions Regulator sets out approach to scheme funding requirements
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A consultation document describing how the Pensions Regulator plans to regulate new funding requirements for defined benefit schemes has been published today.
Pensions Regulator consults on approach to cross-border schemes
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A consultation document on the Pensions Regulator's approach to implementing the requirements on cross-border schemes has been published today.
Trustees show support for e-learning programme
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Focus groups organised by the Pensions Regulator have resulted in positive feedback on the regulator's proposed free e-learning programme.
Pensions Regulator publishes guidance on multi-employer pension schemes
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The Pensions Regulator has today published guidance for multi-employer schemes, outlining actions that need to be taken in the event of an employer withdrawing from such a scheme.
Scheme funding code laid before Parliament
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The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on the new scheme funding requirements for defined benefit schemes has today been laid before Parliament.
Regulator invites applications for cross-border pension schemes
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The Pensions Regulator welcomes applications from pension schemes who wish to operate cross-border and has today published guidance and application forms on its website.
Pension Regulator issues updated clearance figures
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The Pensions Regulator has now received more than 200 clearance applications from organisations seeking assurance that they will not fall foul of anti-avoidance legislation.
Book now for scheme funding and clearance workshops
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The Pensions Regulator will host a series of free workshops in March 2006 to give practical guidance on dealing with scheme funding issues.
Regulator issues warning to trustees over scheme returns
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The Pensions Regulator has now collected more than 7,000 scheme return forms from defined benefit schemes, and is requesting that those outstanding be returned.
Summing up - financials hit the mark says Regulator
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The Pensions Regulator welcomes clear communications in financial reporting.
Scheme funding code of practice comes into effect
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The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on funding defined benefit pension schemes comes into effect tomorrow.
Pensions Regulator launches e-learning Trustee toolkit
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The Pensions Regulator's brand new e-learning programme for pension scheme trustees is now online.
Reporting late payments codes of practice published
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Two draft codes of practice, Reporting late payments of contributions to occupational money purchase schemes and Reporting late payments of contributions to personal pensions have been laid before Parliament.
Pensions Regulator to hold seminars for actuaries
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Actuaries who advise trustees or employers are invited to attend events being held by the Pensions Regulator in Edinburgh and London during March and April.
Early leavers code laid before Parliament
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The Pensions Regulator’s Early leavers – reasonable periods code of practice has been laid before Parliament.
Regulator debates role in corporate transactions at NAPF Investment Conference 2006
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Speaking today at the NAPF Investment Conference in Edinburgh, June Mulroy, executive director of delivery at the Pensions Regulator, reassured delegates over the role of the regulator in corporate transactions.
Pensions Regulator releases Pensions Law module of Trustee toolkit
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Pensions Regulator releases Pensions Law module of Trustee toolkit
Trustee Knowledge and Understanding code laid before Parliament
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The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on trustee knowledge and understanding has been laid before Parliament.
Member-nominated trustees and directors code published
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The Pensions Regulator's final draft code of practice Member-nominated trustees and directors - putting arrangements in place has been published on the regulator's website to coincide with the legislation coming...
The Pensions Regulator publishes its medium term strategy
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The Pensions Regulator today published its medium term strategy setting out its strategic priorities for the next three years.
Regulator announces release of online scheme returns for May 2006
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From the beginning of May, trustees will be able to complete the Pensions Regulator's scheme return forms online. Initially, just under 4000 small defined benefit schemes with two to four members and a small number...
The Pensions Regulator's funding approach
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The Pensions Regulator today published its statement on how it will regulate the funding of defined benefit schemes. The new document follows a consultation exercise launched in October.
The Pensions Regulator: One year on
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Speaking at the Financial Adviser Expo in Harrogate today, June Mulroy, executive director of delivery, reviewed the Pensions Regulator's first year of operation.
Pensions Regulator issues guidance on the use of contingent assets
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The Pensions Regulator has today issued guidance on the use of contingent assets. This is aimed at trustees who are considering including contingent assets as part of their funding strategy, and is also likely to...
Four codes of practice come into effect
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Four codes of practice from the Pensions Regulator are now in effect, including the code on trustee knowledge and understanding.
Discussion opened on pension scheme report and accounts
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The Pensions Regulator has today published a discussion document: Review of the form and content of pension scheme report and accounts.
David Norgrove looks to future of regulator at NAPF conference
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Speaking today at the NAPF Annual Conference 2006, David Norgrove, chairman of the Pensions Regulator, set out the priorities for the regulator building on the progress made during its first year of operation.
Pensions Regulator releases investment module of Trustee Toolkit
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Pensions Regulator releases investment module of Trustee Toolkit
Summary funding statements update
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The Pensions Regulator today issued additional guidance for pension scheme trustees and their professional advisers on summary funding statements.
Pensions Regulator issues guidance on lump sum death benefits
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The Pensions Regulator has today issued guidance on providing lump sum death benefits.
Member nominated trustees code of practice laid before Parliament
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The Pensions Regulator's code of practice 'Member-nominated trustees and directors - putting arrangements in place' has been laid before Parliament.
Internal controls code of practice laid before Parliament
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The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on internal controls has been laid before Parliament.
Pensions Regulator publishes business plan for 2006/07
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The Pensions Regulator has published its business plan for the year ahead, covering the period April 2006 to March 2007.
The Pensions Regulator publishes annual report
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The Pensions Regulator today published its first annual report and accounts for the financial year 2005/2006.
Pensions Regulator issues guidance on MNT and MND arrangements
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The Pensions Regulator today published guidance on member-nominated trustees and directors arrangements to accompany the code of practice recently laid before Parliament.
The Pensions Regulator releases scheme funding modules of Trustee Toolkit
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Two new modules ‘How a defined benefit scheme works’ and ‘Funding your DB scheme’ are now available online as part of the Pensions Regulator’s free e-learning programme for pension ...
The Pensions Regulator publishes report on governance survey
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An in-depth survey into the way UK pension schemes are run found that while many schemes are well-governed, a 'significant minority' revealed shortcomings in important areas of good practice.
Underestimate life expectancy at your peril, warns Pensions Regulator
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Underestimating life expectancy among their members could leave pension schemes with tens of millions of pounds of unforeseen liabilities, the Pensions Regulator warned today (Monday).
The Pensions Regulator releases a further Defined Benefit scheme funding module of the Trustee toolkit
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The 'Defined Benefit recovery plans, contributions and funding' module has been released by the Pensions Regulator as part of its free online e-learning programme for trustees at www.trusteetoolkit.com
Scheme abandonment concerns prompt regulatory guidance
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Concerns that new ways of managing pension funds could lead to employers abandoning their pension schemes have been voiced by the Pensions Regulator.
Pensions Regulator launches alumni network
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Senior figures from the Pensions Regulator met with ex-secondees in London today (Wednesday) to mark the launch of the regulator’s new Alumni Network.
Modification of subsisting rights code laid before Parliament
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The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on the modification of subsisting rights has been laid before Parliament.
Regulator releases DC Trustee toolkit module and DC Risks consultation
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New initiatives demonstrating the Pensions Regulator's commitment to addressing risks to members of defined contribution pension schemes were unveiled today (Monday).
Member-nominated trustees and Internal controls codes come into effect
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The Member-nominated trustees and Internal controls codes of practice from the Pensions Regulator are now in effect.
Responses to trustee report and accounts discussion paper published
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Responses to the Pensions Regulator’s ‘Review of the form and content of pension scheme report and accounts’ discussion paper were published today (Thursday).
The Pensions Regulator prompts debate on scheme abandonment
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Industry debate about corporate deals which may lead employers to abandon their pension schemes was prompted today (Thursday) by the Pensions Regulator following the concerns it raised in October.
Analysis on the defined benefit pension landscape published for the first time
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Comprehensive and vital information to help identify and manage risks surrounding UK-based defined benefit pension schemes has been published today (Monday) by the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund...
Pensions Regulator prohibits scheme trustee
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The Pensions Regulator has used its powers to prohibit David John Foster from acting as a trustee of any trust-based pension scheme, after judging him unfit to perform the role.
Concerns raised over inducements offered to DB pension scheme members
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The Pensions Regulator has outlined its concerns relating to the practice of inducement in guidance published today (Wednesday).
Latest Trustee toolkit module tackles fund management issues
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The Fund Management module has been released by the Pensions Regulator as part of its free online e-learning programme for trustees at www.trusteetoolkit.com
Strategic Investment module of Trustee toolkit released
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The Pensions Regulator has issued the latest module of its free online e-learning programme for trustees at www.trusteetoolkit.com. It completes the learning on investment and follows the module on fund management...
Regulator sets out approach to DC regulation and highlights importance of good governance
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Industry-wide views on the regulation of defined contribution (DC) schemes have today (Wednesday) been published by the Pensions Regulator following its recent consultation, alongside a discussion paper on pension...
Regulator issues reminder on clearance guidance
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The Pensions Regulator today (Thursday) issued a reminder to parties considering corporate transactions – the underlying principle for considering clearance is whether the event is financially detrimental ...
Regulator reinforces guidance for trustees on abandonment
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The Pensions Regulator today (Thursday) published guidance for trustees on the abandonment of defined benefit pension schemes, along with the responses to its recent discussion paper.
Regulator sets out priorities for the next three years
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Key priorities for the next three years have been outlined by the Pensions Regulator within its Corporate plan:
Trustee toolkit now complete
seen at 14:31, 28 February in Latest news from The Pensions Regulator (Our copy).
With the release of another module, Running your scheme, the Pensions Regulator's free e-learning programme, the Trustee toolkit
Regulator uses anti-avoidance powers on Sea Containers
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The Pensions Regulator has today (Monday) published Determination Notices indicating the intention to issue its first Financial Support Direction (FSD) on passenger transport and marine container leasing company...
Governance survey reveals increase in trustee training
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Findings from the Pensions Regulator's second occupational pension scheme governance survey have been published today (Thursday) as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the way pension schemes are governed...
Pensions Regulator publishes report and accounts 2006/2007
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Pensions Regulator publishes report and accounts 2006/2007
Pensions Regulator publishes revised clearance guidance
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The Pensions Regulator today provided further clarification of how it will use its powers with respect to corporate events, such as mergers and acquisitions, in draft guidance published for consultation today.
Regulator publishes first analysis of recovery plan data
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The extent to which trustees and employers have embraced the scheme funding regime has been revealed in an analysis of recovery plan data published by the Pensions Regulator today (Wednesday).
Regulator uses powers to appoint independent trustees to Telent pension scheme
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The Pensions Regulator today confirmed that, following a request from the Trustee Board of the Telent (formerly Marconi) Pension Scheme, it has successfully applied to use its powers to appoint three independent...
Governance responses show support for regulator's approach
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The Pensions Regulator has today published a report of the responses received to its governance discussion paper.
Regulator sets out reasonable periods for dispute resolution
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The Pensions Regulator has today published for consultation its expectations on the time within which disputes will be resolved.
Regulator confirms use of powers on Telent pension scheme
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The Pensions Regulator has today (Friday) published a Final Determination Notice that confirms its decision to appoint three independent trustees to the Telent (formerly Marconi) Pension Scheme.
New system makes it easier to supply correct scheme information
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A new online web-based scheme return is now live, making it easier for schemes to provide the correct information to the Pensions Regulator.
Second Purple Book brings pensions landscape up-to-date
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The most up-to-date picture of the UK's defined benefit pensions universe – which affects more than 12.5 million people – was published today (Tuesday) by the Pensions Regulator and the Pension...
Pensions Regulator encourages voluntary employer engagement in GPPs
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The Pensions Regulator has today (Thursday) published guidance on voluntary employer engagement in GPPs.
Regulator issues Financial Support Directions on Sea Containers
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The Pensions Regulator today (Wednesday) confirmed that on 31 January 2008 Sea Containers Limited withdrew its appeal to the Pensions Regulator Tribunal against a June 2007 Determinations Panel decision to issue...
Regulator sets out intentions on longevity
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The Pensions Regulator has today (Monday) published a draft statement on the regulation of defined benefit pension schemes that sets out a new approach to looking at mortality assumptions.
Pensions Regulator publishes draft conflicts of interest guidance
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The Pensions Regulator has today (Friday) published a consultation document on guidance relating to conflicts of interest.
Joint winding up approach published
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Pension scheme trustees should ensure that the key activities of winding up, or passage through the PPF assessment period, are completed within no more than two years.
Final revised clearance guidance published
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Following industry-wide consultation, the Pensions Regulator has today published updated guidance to support trustees and employers dealing with events
Senior staff change at Pensions Regulator
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The Pensions Regulator today confirmed that Charlie Massey, Executive Director for Strategic Development, is leaving the regulator after completing a three-year secondment from the Department for Work and Pensions...
Telent pension scheme undertaking received
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An undertaking from Pension Corporation has been received by the Pensions Regulator covering a key aspect of the governance of the Telent pension scheme, as well as other schemes in which Pension Corporation has...
Regulator sets out strategic direction for next three years
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The Pensions Regulator today published its second corporate plan, setting out its view of the pensions landscape, strategic direction and outcomes to be achieved during the next three years.
Regulator welcomes Government consultation on amended powers
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The Pensions Regulator welcomes today's Government consultation document, and has published a statement on the use of the amended powers.
Guidance published as part of continued focus on DC schemes
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As part of its commitment to promoting the good running of defined contribution schemes, the Pensions Regulator has today published the first of a planned series of good practice guidance for trustees and employers...