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28 April 2023

ISA Allowances and Important Tax Thresholds

Infographic illustrating the basic ISA allowances and important tax thresholds for the tax year ending 5 April 2024.

26 April 2023

Casey Review, the Q word, and being Totes Emosh – April 2023

Metfriendly CEO Annette Petchey talks about her recent outing with two Paired Patrols from Charing Cross Police Station’s Neighbourhood Policing team.

17 March 2023

2023 Spring Budget announced: how will it affect you?

The Government's 2023 Spring Budget announcement has particluar focus on pensions, childcare costs and energy bills support.

23 February 2023

“Difficult” is not the word – February 2023

Supt. Dan Rutland invited Metfriendly CEO Annette Petchey to visit Central East BCU to talk to some of the teams in this Front Line policing BCU.

13 December 2022

Metfriendly Police Family Finance Index Report 2022

Thanks to all of you who responded to our recent survey. The report is available here to download.

18 November 2022

2022 Autumn Statement: How the new changes affect your finances

The Government has announced a new set of measures that will affect the finances of working people

11 November 2022

How to feed the family for less and stretch your money further

Money is a difficult topic within the Police, with reports that some have missed meals and others giving money to colleagues to make sure they can eat.

7 November 2022

How you can help your grandchildren reach their biggest goals in life

Younger generations face a range of challenges in their financial lives. Grandparents can play a vital role in helping them reach their financial goals.

27 October 2022

Scams – stay one step ahead of the scammers

Are you concerned about the increased media coverage of frauds and scams? Here are some of the key areas you should be aware of.