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Slow pension claims processing leaves firefighters out of pocket

The Fire Brigades Union has called on the government to intervene after it emerged that slow processing of pensions claims is leaving thousands of retired firefighters out of pocket by as much as hundreds of pounds a month. In a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Steve Wright, Fire...

Injury to Feelings Claims: Update

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Dear Brother/Sister Injury to Feelings Claims: Update We are writing to update you on the Injury to Feelings (ITF) claims arising from age discrimination proceedings the Union supported in response to...

Current Legislation on Reversing Pension Opt-Outs

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Dear Brother/Sister Current Legislation on Reversing Pension Opt-Outs This circular provides an update on the legislative framework and policy developments around Contingent Decisions opt-outs as part...

Retained Duty System Pensions Update

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Retained Duty System Pensions Update Dear Brother/ Sister This Circular (i) provides information for surviving family members of deceased RDS firefighters; and (ii) updates members on a new Home...

Injury to Feelings Claims: Update

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Dear Brother/Sister, Injury to Feelings Claims: Update We are writing to provide you with an update on the employment tribunal litigation that concerns claims of age discrimination arising from the...
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Time to deliver: Join us on 8 October

On Tuesday 8 October, firefighters from every corner of the UK will descend on Westminster to demand that the new government delivers a fire and rescue service that is fit for the future. FBU general secretary Matt Wrack explains why. The result of the general election was a crushing blow for the...
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