This guide has been provided to assist members of the Armed Forces who have exceeded the standard tax free pension savings limit of Ł40,000 for tax year 2018/19 or both the threshold income exceeds Ł110k and the adjusted income (threshold income plus PIA) exceeds Ł150k, on their AFPS pension savings.
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Latest Government News
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Thursday, 12 September 2019
Monday, 09 September 2019
New streamlined changes make the Armed Forces Pension Schemes Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures simpler
Thursday, 05 September 2019
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Friday, 16 August 2019
Information about compensation schemes for UK serving and former serving personnel injured as a result of their service in the armed forces.
Monday, 08 July 2019
Two unknown British soldiers have finally been laid to rest after they lost their lives during World War 2.
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
As an overseas member of the Armed Forces Pension Schemes it is important to report any changes of circumstances that may affect your pension to ensure you are receiving the right payments.
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Two military services took place yesterday on the western front to commemorate 2 Welsh soldiers killed during the Great War.
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
A rededication ceremony for Corporal Robert Owen Davies was held on Tuesday 18 June in France.
Family of World War 1 soldiers attend their relatives' funeral a century after they gave their lives
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Niece and great nephews of British soldiers attend their relative's funeral 100 years after they were killed in World War 1.
Thursday, 06 June 2019
Help for Veterans from Veterans UK, Veterans Welfare Service.
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has been investigating the incidence of asbestos in sea king helicopters.
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has been investigating the incidence of asbestos in sea king helicopters.
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Two unknown soldiers have been laid to rest more than 100 years after they fell serving their country during World War 1.
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
The resting place of Private Frederick Foskett was honoured during a rededication service held at the Prowse Point Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Monday, 29 April 2019
The MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre is searching for male family members of a British soldier who was killed in action in October 1944.
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Two burial services have taken place on the Western Front for an unknown soldier of the Sherwood Foresters and an unknown soldier of an unknown regiment.
Monday, 15 April 2019
Private (Pte) Arthur Burt who served with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, has been honoured and has finally been laid to rest.
Monday, 18 February 2019
Researchers from King’s College London, University of Oxford and Lancaster University are planning new research investigating whether past exposure to small doses of chemical warfare agents impact long term health.
Friday, 15 February 2019
The 2019 war disablement pension rates have been announced.
Monday, 21 January 2019
Ministry of Defence Medals and Records Offices, part of Defence Business Services, are attending family history show events where you can question the experts.
Wednesday, 05 December 2018
War detectives’ go that extra mile for the fallen servicemen of both World Wars in 2018.
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
New streamlined changes make the Armed Forces Pension Schemes Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures simpler
Thursday, 08 November 2018
Unknown British solder laid to rest 100 years after he was killed during World War 1.
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Seven crew members of 148 (special duties) squadron RAF have been laid to rest almost 75 years after they were killed in World War 2.
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Following the 2018 pay increase some service personnel who left service after 1 April 2018 may be entitled to arrears of pay.
Monday, 11 May 2015
Pensions for life to be awarded to Armed Forces Pension Scheme 75 and War Pension Scheme spouses and civil partners.
Monday, 19 January 2015
The new rates of pensions and allowances payable under the War Pensions Scheme from 6 April 2015 have now been announced and are set out in the tables below.
Friday, 19 December 2014
Opening times for the Veterans UK helpline over the Christmas and New Year period
Thursday, 04 December 2014
The Veterans UK website moved to GOV.UK on 1 December 2014.
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