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Annual factors update for PPF members

Find out more about why our retirement factors are not changing this year.  

We’re contacting members affected by changes to PPF compensation and FAS assistance

We’re contacting members affected by changes to PPF compensation and FAS assistance. Members do not need to do anything. If you’re affected by the changes, we’ll contact you directly by email or post.

The Purple Book 2023

We've just published the Purple Book 2023, which is the most comprehensive data and analysis of the UK defined benefit (DB) pension landscape.

The DWP's review of PPF published

A range of industry stakeholders were also interviewed as part of the review, including trade bodies, schemes, experts, and government officials, ensuring a wide range of perspectives and opinions were considered.

Important changes for FAS members retiring soon

Read how changes to some factors for FAS members coming in December 2024 may affect your retirement.

We’ve enhanced our bereavement process

We’ve made improvements to our bereavement process to give our members more peace of mind and reduce the burden on loved ones when a member passes away. 

Our year in review: 2025/26

We’ve published our Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26, highlighting a year of strong delivery for our members, continued financial resilience and and major progress in implementing legislative changes.  

DWP announces Joanne Segars as new PPF Chair

The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced the appointment of Joanne Segars as Chair of the Pension Protection Fund from 1 July 2026. Joanne will take over from Kate Jones who steps down as Chair at the end of June after a remarkable 10 years on the Board, five years as Chair.

Interest grows over future of DB schemes and our role

While our focus remains delivering for our members and levy payers, we recognise the growing interest in the future of defined benefit schemes, and us.  

Changes to terminal ill health payments

Find out more about how the Pension Schemes Act 2026 has changed how terminal ill health payments work for Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) members.