Statement in response to Home Office's announcement on this year's police pay 1 August 2025 Police uniforms ‘unfit for purpose’ and cause health problems – new survey reveals Results out of the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey, created by researchers at the Lancaster University, in collaboration with PFEW and the National Uniform Portfolio as part of the NPCC, and supported by UNISON and the Superintendents’ Association. 31 July 2025 PFEW launches landmark accreditation programme for representatives in partnership with Open University Qualification formally recognises and enhances the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of our current and future Federation representatives. 28 July 2025 1,500 officers pulled from duty so President can play golf — “a stark illustration of how stretched policing has become” The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has described the redeployment of 1,500 officers to support President Donald Trump’s upcoming private visit to Scotland as a stark reminder of the pressure the service is under—and questioned the logic of drawing so many officers away from their communities for a leisure-focused trip. 20 July 2025 Appointment of new National Secretary John Partington will lead on pay negotiations with the Government and play an integral role in setting the strategic direction for over 145,000 members. 17 July 2025 Surge in Police Officers Forced to Take Second Jobs as Pay Crisis Deepens With the government’s police pay award expected at any time, new research from the Police Federation of England and Wales has shown thousands of police officers are now working second jobs just to make ends meet in a damning indictment of how far police pay has fallen. 15 July 2025 POLICE mag View the latest editions of the national magazine Member Value Report How the Police Federation helps you Pensions FAQs Common questions about the police pension scheme Quick Reference Guide for police officers A basic summary of your main terms and conditions