​​Yearly Pensions Increase (PI) 

What is PI and how does it affect me... 

Every year we review Civil Service pensions in payment to determine if they should be increased in line with prices. This review is called Pensions Increase (PI). and it takes effect from the first Monday after 6 April each year. 

We use the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to September of the previous year to determine PI. If CPI shows an increase in prices, PI is applied to pensions in payment in line with CPI. If prices have fallen, or remained at the same level, no PI is applied. 

In September 2024, CPI was 1.7%. As a result, Civil Service pensions in payment will increase by 1.7% from Monday 7 April 2025.

Find out more about Pension Increase on the government website Read the latest copy of Pension News Frequently asked questions on Pensions Increase