Following the financial crisis in Cyprus HQ British Forces Cyprus are
advising personnel to confirm with their chain of command that their
salary payment for March will go into a UK bank account. The deadline
for doing this is Midday Fri 22 Mar 13. Commander British Forces Cyprus,
Major General Richard Cripwell, had this advice... More information
We are expecting the recommendations of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body
(AFPRB) to be announced soon. Along with other public sector employees,
the Armed Forces are restricted to a maximum 1% pay rise in this coming
pay round and even that 1% it is not guaranteed. 2012 was the year
X-Factor was due for its 5 year review, currently valued at 14%...More information »
There are only three days left to respond to our pay and pension survey which closes on 30 Jun 12. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions on money issues giving the RAF FF evidence to try and secure a pay increase for Apr 13. As the Armed Forces is relinquished from the two year pay freeze there is not much on the table but we need the evidence to say that RAF personnel deserve something...More information »
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 »
The RAF FF survey on Pay, Pensions and other money issues has so far not stuck a chord and the response has been disappointing – With a week to go please complete our short survey. If you are Serving or a spouse/partner of someone who is then we would particularly like to hear from you. It is anonymous but we ask enough about your profile for it to make a difference. Results will be presented as evidence to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body who will be recommending to the Government whether or not the Armed Service merit a pay rise or not. Also up for its 5 year review is X-Factor – this could go up, it could go down. It depends on how persuasive we can be on your behalf – but to do that we need your opinions. Please click on the link – please do it now!…More information »
The RAF FF survey on Pay, Pensions and other money issues has so far not stuck a chord and the response has been disappointing - With a week to go please complete our short survey. If you are Serving or a spouse/partner of someone who is then we would particularly like to hear from you. It is anonymous but we ask enough about your profile for it to make a difference. Results will be presented as evidence to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body who will be recommending to the Government whether or not the Armed Service merit a pay rise or not. Also up for its 5 year review is X-Factor - this could go up, it could go down. It depends on how persuasive we can be on your behalf - but to do that we need your opinions. Please click on the link - now!...More information »
Are you aware that X-Factor, the element of pay that compensates for the comparative advantages and disadvantages of military life, is being formally reviewed this year? (current level 14%)...Click here to vote
Each year, the AFPRB recommends the remuneration package for the year ahead; they are currently gathering evidence to inform the SoS for Defence for Apr 12 onwards. For those currently affected by the 2-year pay freeze (all those earning more than £21k pa) you may feel such effort is nugatory, but the AFPRB also recommends accommodation and food charges as well as the level of certain allowances, many of which affect a large percentage of those serving. In any event, the AFPRB have expressed a strong desire to 'hear it like it is' during these particularly lean years and it is all the more important that we let them know how RAF families are affected by the economic climate and the on-going pressures of RAF life. The RAF Families Federation is invited to give formal evidence to the AFPRB, both in writing and during an oral evidence session, in Oct 11. To ensure we are representing accurately and independently the views of RAF family members, both serving and non-serving, please take a few minutes to complete the RAF FF online surveys...More information »
The wife of a member of the RAF speaks out about her concerns when the next pay round is announced. There is already a two year pay freeze in place for most and she is concerned that in real terms this will effectively turn it into a pay cut once charges and cuts in allowances are made.
The Armed Forces Pay Review Body is a MoD sponsored quango. Following its review the Cabinet Office have announced that the AFPRB is one of the bodies which will remain. It is being retained 'on the grounds of performing a function which requires impartiality'. The Armed Forces' Pay Review Body provides independent advice on the remuneration and charges for members of the Armed Services...
