The pensions increase to be applied to pensions in payment will be 1.7% for 2020. This will take effect from 6 April.

The revaluation to be applied to benefits that are accruing in the Career Average arrangement is 3.3% for active members and 1.7% for deferred members.

The pension increase is also used to revise other elements of the Scheme including maximum extra pension, restricted salary and maximum earnings for someone in receipt of a child’s pension.