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Pension Schemes Bill 2025 series – a framework for the future of the LGPS

The Pension Schemes Bill 2025 introduces a structural overhaul of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), aligning with proposals from the November 2024 “Fit for the Future” consultation. While the Bill outlines a broad framework, the specifics remain to be clarified, reflecting a legislative preference for secondary legislation that allows future adaptability, writes Michael Hayles.
September 12, 2025
Pension Schemes Bill 2025 series – a framework for the future of the LGPS

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