Metfriendly’s Police Family Finance Index Report – Spring 2025 reveals significant financial hardships police officers are facing and its impact on their mental health and job satisfaction.

A true symbol of resilience and dedication, retired police dog Baloo has been crowned the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2025.

• PFEW’s #SimplifyDG6 campaign reaches most crucial stage
• Amendments proposed to Data (Use and Access) Bill brought before House of Commons Select Committee
• PFEW’s proposed amendments to the data protection laws part of Labour’s “five-point common sense plan to solve more crimes”

Retirement is a significant milestone, particularly for police officers who have dedicated years to public service. We recently hosted a webinar titled "The Next Chapter", which offered insights into how officers can transition smoothly into retirement.

PFEW continues to press for overtime payments to act as a balance between the 1994 PNB Agreement and as compensation for additional hours worked.

The first POLICE Magazine for 2025 is out now which takes a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues facing policing today. From pay negotiations and officer recruitment challenges to community initiatives and fundraising successes, here’s what’s inside this issue.

Essex Police has revealed plans to make all 99 of its PCSOs redundant in an effort to balance its budget.

Whether you're nearing retirement or looking to embark on a new career after years of service, a new online platform has been launched to help you transition smoothly.

As 2025 gets underway, we want to update members on the progress of this year’s pay review process and the Federation’s approach.

PFEW CEO sheds light on how the issues affecting the organisation and carves a roadmap for stakeholder engagement.

Mukund Krishna openly discusses top priorities with Journalist Danny Shaw in latest CEO Direct episode.

Police officers and civilians honoured in 2025 King’s New Year Honours.

The Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW) is exploring legal action to stop new vetting rules which it says will unfairly destroy the careers of good police officers.

We hope you enjoy reading this year’s last print edition as we move to publishing an exclusive e-edition from February 2025.

PFEW appoints Charlie Hall QPM, Chief Constable for Hertfordshire Constabulary, as a strategic advisor. He will take up this new role after he retires from the police service at the end of this month.

Government must support bureaucracy-cutting Bill proposal to free up thousands of police hours.

Welsh National Police Bravery Awards nominees and winners congratulated at reception.