In Plain English
AI-generatedThe Access to Pension Protection Fund Benefits Bill aims to change how people can access benefits paid by the Pension Protection Fund. It would adjust who is eligible for PPF benefits and how claims are made, with the intention of making access easier for those affected when an employer’s pension scheme ends. The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Sir Mark Hendrick.
Key Points
- Changes how people access Pension Protection Fund (PPF) benefits.
- Could widen eligibility and/or simplify the claims process.
- Affects current and former members of PPF-protected pension schemes and potential claimants.
- Also relevant to pension scheme trustees, employers with protected schemes, and the PPF itself.
- Status: currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; originates in the Commons and has Sir Mark Hendrick as sponsor.
Progress
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination before further readings in both Houses.
Who is affected?
Current and former members of defined benefit schemes protected by the PPFPeople who expect to claim or may need to claim PPF benefitsPension scheme trustees and administratorsEmployers with protected pension schemesThe Pension Protection Fund and its staff
Generated 21 February 2026
