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11 March 2024

Budget 2024: the biggest changes and what they mean for you

The Government has unveiled its 2024 Spring Budget. Here are some of the key talking points and what they could mean for you.

24 November 2023

What Police Officers need to know about the Autumn 2023 Statement

The Government announced their latest financial plans affecting National Insurance and pensions which impact both Police Officers and their families.

23 November 2023

How to make the most of Black Friday this year

Black Friday this year is 24th November. Love it or hate it, it's hard not to be tempted to scour the internet for a deal.

10 November 2023

Metfriendly Police Family Finance Index Autumn 2023 Survey

Our Police Family Finance Index research provides detailed insights into the financial pressures and circumstances faced by the UK Police Family.

25 July 2023

Police Officers to receive 7% pay rise

Police Officers are set to receive a 7% pay rise from 1st September 2023, but how will it affect your finances?

13 July 2023

CEO blog: Camps, pants and elephants (AKA “summer holidays”) July 2023

Metfriendly CEO Annette Petchey talks about the expense of family life, in particular during the school summer holidays.

27 June 2023

Metfriendly Police Family Finance Index Report 2023

The cost of living crisis is continuing to significantly impact Police Family finances. View the 2023 Police Family Finance Index report.

22 June 2023

Light the Lakes 2023

The 2023 Light the Lakes photo competition was run by Metfriendly in support of COPS (Care of Police Survivors).

8 June 2023

How the 2023 Spring Budget affected your Police Pension

Following the Spring Budget, new plans and restrictions for the 2023/24 financial year will directly affect Police Officers' pensions.