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FBU deal 'big step forward'

The FBU has taken a big step forward in winning pension justice for retained firefighters, by reaching a formal agreement with the Home Office and fire employers. This agreement means that many retained firefighters in England will have more of their career taken into account when their pension...
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FBU filing further legal claims over government pension inaction

By Ben Duncan-Duggal
The government is facing calls to deliver pension justice that a Court of Appeal ruling has mandated, with their lack of action meaning that the Fire Brigades Union is being forced to begin preparing relevant legal claims on behalf of its members. Furthermore, in an unusual step the FBU and fire and...

Urgent action required – Opted out of 2015 scheme

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Dear Brother / Sister Urgent Action Required – Opted Out of 2015 Scheme The email below has been received by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) this morning (25 March 2022) at 08:50hrs from the Local...
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FBU agrees pension memorandum of understanding with government

By Anna Zych
The Fire Brigades Union and the government have agreed a memorandum of understanding that will allow retained firefighters to receive their pension entitlement going back to earlier in their careers, with their pension based on their modified scheme1. Previously, only employment dating back to the...
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McCloud/Sargeant Pensions Remedy – Your questions answered

By Ben Duncan-Duggal
The Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Advisory Board for England, which includes FBU representatives, has commissioned a document aiming to answer firefighters’ questions on this set of remedies. You can read it here. Please note this document applies to England. Similar work in Wales, Scotland and...
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