UK Pension System

Pensions Regulator
The UK regulatory body responsible for protecting the benefits of those in work-based pension schemes; this includes all occupational schemes and any other schemes in which payments are made through the employer.
State Earnings-Related Pension [SERP]
The State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme, commonly known as SERPS or the State Second Pension (S2P), was a component of the UK’s state pension system designed to supplement the basic state pension by providing additional benefits based on earnings.
State Second Pension (S2P)
The State Second Pension (S2P) is a former component of the UK state pension system, aimed at providing additional retirement income based on earnings.

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