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19 October 2022

Mini-budget reversals: what’s changed and what it means for you

The Government has announced a reversal of several of the measures in its mini-budget which will affect people’s finances.

26 September 2022

Mini-budget confirms changes to NI, income tax and stamp duty

The Government has announced a mini-budget featuring a range of measures that will affect working people's finances, including a reduction in income tax.

22 September 2022

Police receive £1,900 salary increase

The Government has introduced a £1,900 salary uplift for all Police Officers, which equates to a 5% overall pay award across all ranks and pay points.

16 May 2022

Choices in your Police career that can set you up for life

Jim is 56. He was in the job for 30 years and retired as a PC. Although retired from policing, Jim still works and is enjoying his new career.

16 May 2022

It’s not often you get free money from the Government

Jim is 56. He was in the job for 30 years and retired as a PC. Although retired from policing, Jim still works and is enjoying his new career.

16 May 2022

Light the Lakes – Conquering peaks in remembrance of fallen colleagues

This year's Light the Lakes photo competition was run by Metfriendly in support of COPS (Care of Police Survivors).

29 March 2022

Spring Statement 2022: Cost of living to increase as inflation soars

The 2022 Spring Statement - what was included adjustments to the current Autumn 2021 Budget and plans to tackle the rising cost of living that is affecting many...

29 March 2022

Black Rats and The Fatal Four – March 2022

A ride-along with the A4 Traffic team out of Merton garage, following an invitation from King Rat himself, Chief Superintendent Simon Ovens.

16 March 2022

Investing in uncertain times (March 2022)

As we have witnessed significant volatility in stock markets around the world linked to events in Ukraine we have been looking at ways to help our Members under...