Uk Government Actuarys Department

Public Sector Defined Contribution Working Group Established

The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has established a Public Sector Defined Contribution (PSDC) working group to connect colleagues across the UK public sector, share knowledge on DC pension schemes, and promote good practice. The inaugural meeting was held in February 2026 with representatives from 11 public sector organisations including Cabinet Office, DWP, HM Treasury, and Nest.

GAD Factors Guidance Hub for Public Service Pension Administrators

The Government Actuary's Department has launched a new online hub providing consolidated actuarial factors and guidance for public service pension scheme administrators. The GAD Factors Guidance Hub brings together thousands of actuarial factors and over 400 sets of guidance documents—including McCloud remedy references—in a standardised, searchable format. Previously, guidance was provided to individual schemes inconsistently, with some sharing factors on their own websites and others not sharing at all.

Calibrating Tomorrow: The Future Mortality Improvement Assumption

The Government Actuary's Department published its latest Mortality Insights bulletin examining how and why future improvements in mortality could change. The publication provides information on current thinking around trends in life expectancy and mortality improvement assumptions. This research supports actuarial analysis used by pension schemes and life insurers.

GAD Specialists Share Climate Insights at CSCEN Conference

The Government Actuary's Department participated as a sponsor at the annual Civil Service Climate and Environment Network (CSCEN) Conference on 25 March 2026. GAD climate risk specialists showcased work on climate scenario analysis aligned to TCFD recommendations, hosted an exhibition stand, facilitated a workshop on climate-health connections, and chaired a session on climate finance and sustainable growth. No compliance obligations or regulatory changes arise from this conference participation.

Government Actuary's Department Spend Over £25,000

The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has published transparency data showing all departmental spending exceeding £25,000 for January and February 2026. This data is released as part of the UK Government's commitment to transparency in public spending. The GAD is required to publish such spending details on a monthly basis.