A new Government took office on 5 July and announced a Strategic Defence Review on 16 July. The Society will work constructively with the Government on matters relating to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme and will always represent the interests of our members and the wider Armed Forces community when doing so.
No matter the outcome of this latest Defence Review, people will remain at the very heart of military capability. Part of their overall remuneration package is a pension scheme that encourages service, provides a financial platform for a second career and ultimately a dignified retirement. Our policy position, which the MoD is aware of, and will be submitted to the Review team remains firmly rooted in our 5 Pillars model shown below which links to career structures and operational effectiveness.
We also await the Government’s plans for the implementation of the significant Haythornthwaite recommendations first published in June 2023. Once seen we will engage accordingly and keep you posted.
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