News

23/06/2026
Remembering Nigel Cotgrove
The BT Pension Scheme Trustee Board is saddened to announce that Trustee Director Nigel Cotgrove has passed away. He was a former union officer with over 20 years’ experience in pensions and served as Trustee for six years. Known for his dedication...

16/04/2026
|BT PENSION SCHEME APPOINTS HELEN CHARNLEY AS TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
The BT Pension Scheme has announced the appointment of Helen Charnley as an employer nominated Trustee Director, succeeding David Viles. Helen, previously the Director of Group Audit, Risk and Controls at BT Group, brings deep experience in audit and...

06/03/2026
|BTPS Summary Funding Statement
The BTPS Trustee is responsible for ensuring that the Scheme has sufficient funds to pay its liabilities (benefits to members). This Summary Funding Statement provides members with a summary of the latest interim assessment of the Scheme as at 30...

05/03/2026
Annual Pension Increases for 2026/27
This news release provides an overview of the pension increases expected to apply to BTPS members' pensions in payment from 1 April 2026. Details include percentage increases for Sections A, B, and C, as well as information regarding State Pension...

28/10/2025
CHECK IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE – PENSION CREDIT
Pension Credit gives people extra money to help with their living costs if they are over State Pension age and on a low income. It can also provide access to other benefits such as help with housing, council tax, and heating bills.

03/10/2025
Publication of BTPS Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 30 June 2025
The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 30 June 2025, detailing the funding position, investment strategy, and member services.

08/09/2025
2025 Annual Member Newsletter
See a group of members visiting one of the Scheme’s long-term UK developments at the Milton Park Science and Technology Park, along with BTPS Trustees Nigel Cotgrove and Pauline Rourke. Also check out what our members thought of the development and...

18/06/2025
BTPS Named Pension Scheme of the Year at UK Pensions Awards 2025
The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) has been named Pension Scheme of the Year at the prestigious UK Pensions Awards 2025, marking a second consecutive win in this category. This recognition reflects BTPS’s transformation journey and improvements in member...

09/06/2025
BTPS APPOINTS MATT DAVIES AS TRUSTEE DIRECTOR
The BT Pension Scheme has announced the appointment of Matt Davies as Trustee Director, succeeding Emily Clark. Matt is the chief finance officer at Openreach and has extensive financial leadership experience.

21/03/2025
BT PENSION SCHEME COMPLETES TWO LONGEVITY SWAP TRANSACTIONS TOTALLING £10bn
The BT Pension Scheme has completed two longevity reinsurance transactions totaling £10bn, protecting it from unexpected increases in life expectancy of its members. The new arrangements cover £5bn in liabilities with Swiss Re and increase existing...

19/03/2025
BTPS Summary Funding Statement
The BTPS Trustee is responsible for ensuring that the Scheme has sufficient funds to pay its liabilities (benefits to members). This Summary Funding Statement provides members with a summary of the latest interim assessment of the Scheme as at 30...

10/02/2025
Annual Pension Increases for 2025/26
The pension increases for BTPS members' pensions in payment, expected to apply from 1 April 2025, are outlined, including details on different sections and the tax implications of the State Pension.



