Save billions; modernise the state; move civil servants from DB to DC pensions

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

The majority of hardworking private sector workers - who create real wealth for our country - are on "new" DC pensions, which pay out less and mean their income is uncertain. In contrast, many civil servants benefit from golden "old" costly taxpayer funded DB pensions, which guarantee their income.

Why should hardworking workers - pay for "golden pensions" for bureaucrats, which they can't afford themselves. This switch could save billions annually. Moreover the UK could save hundreds of billions in reduced pension liabilities over the long term. A shift to DC schemes would help modernise the civil service and make its employment terms more in line with a dynamic labour market. Live within our means, make civil servants pensions more affordable and create a fairer society.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Replace Public Sector Pension schemes with a defined contribution scheme 4%/6%

Timeline

26 Nov 2025	Petition opened for signatures
16 Jan 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Jan 2026

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