Hundreds of employees who were supposed to be sold this summer are facing financial hardship after not receiving their pensions due at the beginning of September. Many organizations say they are still unable to meet household expenses and are feeling sick with worry.
Teachers’ Pensions—a government-run scheme that provides benefits to over 2.2 million members—are facing criticism over payment delays, leave issues, and poor communication. The scheme is currently run by outsourcing company Capita, where the company’s stake and greed are causing problems.
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Among those affected in South London is 58-year-old teacher Sally Close, who applied for a pension in March for 25 years of service. She was supposed to receive a tax-free lump sum of approximately £36,000 and a monthly pension of approximately £1,000, but the payments have not yet been made.
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Similarly, 59-year-old Nikki Caveney received £65,000 this month, but the payment leaves her worried about paying her bills. Caroline, 58, a 30-year-old light worker, was supposed to receive a £40,000 lump sum and an annual pension of £11,000 to pay her mortgage. Other teachers in Warwickshire say they can’t even afford food and bills due to non-payment of wages on time.
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Anger at Trustpilot is palpable—95% of the Teachers’ Pension’s more than 700 large pensions have one-star ratings, with delays and poor communication being the main issues.
The scheme is one of Britain’s largest placement entitlements, overseen by the Department for Education (DfE). Capita has been in operation for years, but in 2023, the contract was awarded to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). However, its change of control is now scheduled for the summer of 2026.
Why are payments being delayed?
Capita says that incomplete appointments and a 2015 court ruling (stated as discriminatory against the youth community) are causing delays in filing calculations. This is why thousands of electronic payments are pending.
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A Capita spokesperson said: “We apologize for any delay in response. We are working with the DfE to resolve the group’s inquiry at an early stage.”
The Department for Education stated that “retired income is a right of the studio in retirement” and is linked to Capita’s work.
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1. Why are association pensions being delayed?
Incomplete approvals, speculation surrounding transitional privatization following the 2015 court ruling, and divorce delays are the main reasons.
2. Who is the Teachers’ Pension Scotch?
It is currently operated by Capita on behalf of the Department for Education. TCS will operate from 2026.
3. How many people are involved in this scheme?
It has over 2.2 million members, making it one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK.
4. What should teachers do if pension payments are delayed?
The group has been advised to contact Straight Teachers’ Pensions. However, many responding complain of the timeframe being too long. In the meantime, it may be helpful to seek financial advice and keep a record of all interactions.