Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom

Related legal acts

Key definition

A-Day definition

What does A-Day mean? A widely used pensions-law shorthand for 6 April 2006, marking the start of the UK “pensions simplification” tax regime for registered pension schemes. Although not a statutory term, it is standard in practice and HMRC materials. On A‑Day, most of Part 4 of the Finance Act 2004 commenced, introducing a single tax framework for pension contributions and benefits. A‑Day is the key reference point for: the annual allowance; the lifetime allowance and benefit crystallisation events (the lifetime allowance was abolished from April 2024, but historic rules and protections still apply); pension commencement lump sum limits; and transitional protections, including enhanced and...

Pensions glossary for family and matrimonial finance lawyers: schemes, tax reliefs, state pension, auto-enrolment, offsetting, PPF, valuation, drawdown and post-2024 lifetime allowance changes

Published by a LexisNexis Family expert

Practice notes

a-day

'A-day' is the widely used term for the broad pension tax 'simplification' reforms that began on 6 April 2006. The changes covered: how much pension contribution was allowed, the kinds of schemes an individual could invest in, the sums that could be taken (and when), and the choices available for any remaining fund. A-day also introduced the annual allowance and the (now abolished) lifetime allowance. See: Annual allowance and Lifetime allowance.

AFPS

AFPS: Armed forces pension scheme; see Practice Note: Public sector pensions and family proceedings.

Accrual rate

The speed at which pension benefits build as pensionable service is completed in a final salary scheme, eg 1/60 for each year of pensionable service.

Accrued benefits

The benefits earned in respect of service up to a specified date.

Added years

Extra pension provided by adding further years of pensionable service in a salary-related scheme. Such additional years are secured via transfer payments or through additional voluntary contributions/augmentation...

To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.

Rebecca Dziobon

Penningtons Manches Cooper

Rebecca is an experienced family lawyer having trained and worked on complex financial and children matters at both City and regional firms for ten years. In 2011 she was nominated for, and appointed as, a member of the Resolution Pensions, Tax and Property Committee. She has authored the LexisPSL Family sections on pensions, insurance and trusts since 2013. In 2015 Rebecca moved into a knowledge lawyer role and is now senior knowledge lawyer at Penningtons Manches LLP. She is responsible for equipping the family team with the best tools to provide excellent client service. She also works collaboratively across the wider firm to devise and deliver business improvement initiatives ...

Web page updated on 21/05/2026

Popular documents

Using the Judicial College Guidelines to assess general damages in personal injury claims

When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...

Tomlin orders in England and Wales: CPR guidance on drafting, confidentiality, approval, variation, enforcement, limitation, CCA issues, court-specific requirements, sample wording and precedents

This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...

Precedent: Deed of Surrender of Lease with Optional Premium, Settlement and Release, Landlord, Mortgagee and Guarantor Consents, Reimbursement and HM Land Registry Provisions (England and Wales)

Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...

Precedent Statutory Declaration: Standard Wording under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835

I, [ name ], of [ address ], solemnly and sincerely state that: [ Matters to be verified, set out in numbered paragraphs ] I make this solemn statement in good conscience, believing it to be true, and pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. DECLARED at [ details ] this [ day ] day of [ month and year ] Before me ................................................................................ [ signature of the person before whom the declaration is made ] A [ commissioner for oaths OR [ solicitor OR [ insert other qualification ] ] authorised to administer oaths ]...