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16 February 2022

Seeing another side: Police culture – February 2022

As Metfriendly’s CEO for 10 months now, my education in what the Police Family does is continuing with several meetings and other occasions.

11 February 2022

Benefits for ALL of the Police Family

We're here to help improve your financial wellbeing. Why not look to Metfriendly to help you make some financial improvements?

17 November 2021

Talking money and planning your financial future

Metfriendly marked Talk Money Week by producing a series of financial factsheets that you can download now.

16 November 2021

Talking Money

As we come to the end of Talk Money Week 2021, our CEO Annette Petchey has some sage words of advice for savers.

28 October 2021

Autumn Budget 2021: Public sector pay freeze lifted

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a planned increase in pay for public sector workers in the Budget.

6 October 2021

From stamp duty to savings: planning to buy your first home

To help you plan your first steps on the property ladder, we look at market trends, schemes and services that will help you make the most of your money.

1 October 2021

Class A Scuttle – October 2021

When I write these blogs, I usually focus on my own life events, my family, and money rather than our members. This time is different because of an opportunity ...

20 September 2021

New protractor? Return to school is a repeated, protracted expense, more like – Sept 2021

It’s the end of September, which means I have survived another year’s “return to school” challenge.

20 July 2021

The Latest Buzz – July 2021

Like the bees, we rely on our Members talking to us about what they want and need from us. Tell us what you like and what you want us to improve.