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Surrey public sector workers say pension wait "worst experience"

UK · 2026-10-05

Key takeaway

NAO opens review into Capita's botched Civil Service Pension Scheme transition after payment delays left retirees without pensions.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCabinet Office withholds nearly £10m from Capita after pension payment delays
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onNAO opens review into the transition, raising regulatory and reputational scrutiny
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onCabinet Office announces plans to bring the scheme back in-house, threatening Capita's contract revenue
  4. Step 4 · Knock-onCapita's cash flow and revenue expectations deteriorate, pressuring its ability to pay suppliers and subcontractors
  5. Step 5 · Reaches youUK SMEs supplying Capita or public-sector outsourcing face delayed payments and reduced contract opportunities

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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