grunE - Yes it is a final salary scheme and if I hear one more person say "you're lucky to be in that type of scheme" I will chop their arms off! lol

We have always contributed, in fact our contributions went up last year, however, because of an error on their part, they now want us to pay £315 out of our August pay packet, or £40 a month starting in Augusts pay packet.

It has caused uproar here cos our scheme is only beneficial to us if we intend to stay with the Company for a long time, and if we are near retirement age.

Most of us of which dont fit into either category.

Just spoke to OPRA and they say altho the Company have not acted illegally, they may possibly have acted unethically because it was their mistake to start with.
Going to contact the Ombusman now and see if they can shed any light.