gender pension gap
Harrow's Pension Fund has reported a significant gender pension gap, while other councils are responding to government consultations on the issue.
Harrow's Pension Fund revealed a substantial gender pension gap in its 2025 triennial valuation report, showing a 36% disparity for active members and 48% for pensioners in March 2026. This report detailed mean CARE pension gaps of 33% and final salary pension gaps of 42% for active members.
Meanwhile, councils are responding to government consultations on improving fairness in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Bromley Council began initial work in November 2025 to identify potential claimants to address the gap, awaiting changes in law. Lambeth Council reviewed proposals in August 2025, including making unpaid leave under 31 days pensionable. Tower Hamlets Council prepared a response to the LGPS 'Access and Fairness' consultation in July 2025.
The gender pension gap refers to the disparity in pension savings and income between men and women, often attributed to career breaks and caring responsibilities. The government's LGPS 'Access and Fairness' consultation includes proposals to address this issue, alongside survivor benefits and opt-out rates.
Key facts
- Harrow's Pension Fund reported a 36% gender pension gap for active members and 48% for pensioners in March 2026. Source
- Bromley Council began initial work in November 2025 to identify potential claimants to address the gender pension gap. Source
- Lambeth Council reviewed proposals in August 2025 to address the gender pension gap, including making unpaid leave under 31 days pensionable. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council prepared a response to the LGPS 'Access and Fairness' consultation in July 2025. Source
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