Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Government Actuary's Department provides actuarial analysis and advice to the UK government, supporting public policy and financial management through expertise in risk assessment, pensions, insurance, and social security.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Thursday, 11 December 2025
GAD's 2025 review of the Civil Service DC pension schemes’ performance reports sound governance and appropriate investment options for members....
Thursday, 04 December 2025
GAD’s work in climate-related reporting has been highlighted in a new report from the National Audit Office....
Monday, 01 December 2025
GAD has maintained its accreditation under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Quality Assurance Scheme, demonstrating its commitment to excellenc...
Monday, 01 December 2025
GAD actuaries discussed the personal injury discount rate and professional standards at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' GIRO Conference....
Thursday, 27 November 2025
GAD to support departments in managing implicit liabilities through Treasury's new £15m fund, providing strategic advice & modelling on uncertain cris...
Monday, 24 November 2025
GAD supported UKSA with analysis of currency exchange data to help UKSA protect public funds by managing its euro payments to the European Space Agenc...
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
GAD’s analysis supports a consultation which has been issued by the government, on the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales)....
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
GAD’s Annual Report and Accounts (2024 to 2025) provide an overview of the department’s work and sets the scene for the implementation of the strategy...
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
GAD launches Cross-Government Climate Ready Estates Network, uniting departments to tackle climate risks and build resilient public infrastructure....
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
GAD uses AI and interactive dashboards to analyse MHCLG's high-rise building survey, delivering actionable insights through cross-specialist collabora...
Monday, 15 September 2025
Report examines the financial health of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland), after a review of the actuarial valuations across its constitu...
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Changes to the scope of IFRS 17 mean public sector bodies should check what the revision means for their financial reporting....
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
We are connecting with our clients and stakeholders across the UK through a summer engagement programme. ...
Monday, 28 July 2025
GAD shares insights on funding decisions and long-term planning for Local Government Pension Schemes....
Friday, 25 July 2025
GAD’s insight and technical expertise supported government’s work in carrying out the McCloud remedy process for affected pensioners. ...
Thursday, 24 July 2025
The Government Actuary is to analyse the latest life expectancy projections data and assess the impact of various aspects of the rules around pensiona...
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray MP has appointed Gary Crowe as a Non-executive Director of the Government Actuary’s Department....
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Pensions professionals from across the public sector networked, and contributed to discussions, at GAD’s first pensions conference....
Monday, 16 June 2025
We worked closely with HM Treasury as it undertook the Pensions Investment Review, focused on improving returns for Defined Contribution savers....
Thursday, 12 June 2025
GAD advice and analysis supports a raft of new pension measures introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions....
Thursday, 05 June 2025
We used actuarial modelling to help the Department for Work and Pensions assess the effectiveness of possible options to regulate superfunds. ...
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
GAD’s analysis supports a consultation which has been issued by the government, on the Local Government Pension Scheme. ...
Thursday, 29 May 2025
GAD helps set up a new funding method for a pilot scheme created to encourage research ventures. Programme partners come from the public and private s...
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
Risk and climate experts from GAD have helped launch the Analysis in Government Month. ...
Friday, 25 April 2025
Clients award GAD 4.8 stars out of 5 for being highly valued. The findings are from our latest client feedback exercise which surveyed our clients abo...
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
The outcome of the 2022 valuation of the Local Government Pension Scheme in Northern Ireland is examined in this latest report from GAD....
Sunday, 06 April 2025
A GAD actuary Georgi Bedenham, has co-authored a guidance note to help countries assess value for money when using pre-arranged financing for disaster...
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Climate scenario analysis and planetary solvency were topics delivered by GAD in talks at a major environmental conference. ...
Wednesday, 05 March 2025
GAD advised HM Treasury on the interest rate to be charged on the UK’s £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine. ...
Friday, 07 February 2025
GAD has provided recommendations to help public sector organisations in Scotland use more consistent climate scenarios when planning climate adaptatio...
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