Latest news

16 Jul 2026

Personal Data and Information Security – Stay Vigilant

Impersonation fraud is a growing threat to pension savings and the Trustee has been made aware of increased levels of fraudulent activity amongst schemes like the SPS.

6 Jan 2026

Important Notice: Change in Trustee Secretariat Provider

The Trustee has recently carried out a review of its Secretariat function and Aon has been chosen to provide these services from 1 January 2026. 

28 Oct 2025

Annual inflation figures confirmed

The annual increases in the RPI and CPI for the 12 months to 30 September 2025 have been published by the Office for National Statistics.

20 Oct 2025

2025 'Update' newsletter is out

The 2025 edition of the 'Update' members' newsletter has been published.

24 Jul 2025

Trustee's Financial Documents

The Trustee's Report & Financial Statements and the Implementation Statement for the year ended 31 December 2024 and the Statement of Investment Principles are now available.

5 Dec 2024

Inheritance tax changes — Autumn Budget 2024

21 Oct 2024

Annual inflation figures confirmed

The annual increases in the RPI and CPI for the 12 months to 30 September 2024 have been published by the Office for National Statistics.

11 Oct 2024

2024 'Update' newsletter is out

The 2024 edition of the 'Update' members' newsletter has been published.

29 Jul 2024

Trustee's Financial Documents

The Trustee's Report & Financial Statements and the Implementation Statement for the year ended 31 December 2023 have been finalised and are now available. 

2 Jul 2024

Summary Funding Statement

The Trustee's latest Summary Funding Statement has now been published.

18 Apr 2024

Trustee update on 31 December 2022 actuarial valuation and discretionary increase

We are pleased to report that the actuarial valuation as at 31 December 2022 has been completed and agreement has been reached to extend the current cost of living agreement. Please read this update for further details.