Winter 2014 edition of Envoy is available online

Included in this issue: Addicted to Winter, The First World War in the Air, New Armed Forces Pension Scheme, Choosing a Boarding School, Living on the Other Side... in more ways than one and much, much more… More information

For when its time to put your feet up - Latest pension rates for AFPS 75

The latest pension rates have been published for personnel who are members of Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Armed Forces Pension Calculator is live.

Armed Forces Pension Calculator is live. More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

New Armed Forces Pensions Calculator launches this afternoon (3 Jun 13)

The eagerly awaited Armed Forces Pension Calculator to calculate your pension on the New Armed Forces Pension Scheme launches this afternoon - 2pm Mon 3 Jun 13.  Useful explanations on... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Increases in National Insurance - reports are misleading

It has been reported in the media that Armed Forces personnel will have to pay more tax on their pensions as a result of changes to National Insurance contributions. In response the MoD has said: "This story is misleading. The 1.4% increase in National Insurance contributions relates to the State Pension - it has nothing to do with the entirely separate Armed Forces Pension Scheme...More information »

Design of new Armed Forces Pension Scheme is agreed

The Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, has announced the final agreement with the Government on the design of the new Armed Forces Pension scheme. To be introduced in Apr 15, for all serving personnel, the main parameters for the new Armed Forces Pension Scheme will form the basis for detailed implementation...More information »

Outline design of the new Armed Forces Pension Scheme

The proposed outline design of the new Armed Forces Pension Scheme has been issued by the MoD. The proposed outline design, which has been endorsed by the Service Chiefs, builds on the recommendations for pension reform brought forward by Lord Hutton of Furness, and takes account of the views of Service Personnel expressed in an extensive initial consultation on the new scheme...More information »

You have filled in the Pay Survey - But has your other half?... IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT!

For the month June we have been running a survey on Pay, Pensions and other money issues. If you are Serving, or are a spouse/partner of someone who is, we would would really like you to complete it. Please also add your thoughts. The answers are anonymous but the results and your comments will form part of the evidence we present to AFPRB in oral session as they make recommendations on the next pay...More information »

New Armed Forces Pension Scheme from Apr 15

A new Armed Forces Pension Scheme (currently referred to as Future AFPS) will be introduced from Apr 15. The MoD and HM Treasury have now reached agreement on the protection of accrued rights to Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) 75 and AFPS 05 pension benefits earned by Service personnel prior to enrolment in the new AFPS. These rights will remain in place until the individual leaves the Services...More information »

Redesign of Armed Forces Pensions

The Government paper ‘Public Service Pensions: Good pensions that will last’, sets out its preferred option for future public service pensions. Proposals for the new Armed Forces pension scheme will be developed within this overall framework. Because the Armed Forces have no trade union representation, the Future Armed Forces Pension Scheme team will consult with both the Treasury and personnel...More information »