Police staff at breaking point over low pay, soaring workloads and high stress

Police staff across the UK are facing a crisis of poor morale caused by low pay, unbearable workloads and worsening stress levels, says UNISON today (Thursday).

Police staff in England and Wales offered 7% pay increase

If accepted, the increase proposed by the police staff employers would take effect from 1 September 2023.

Police forces in the South West could face a combined budget shortfall of £46m by 2026

An analysis of police financial forecasts has revealed forces in the South West could face a combined budget shortfall of almost £46m by 2026, potentially putting public safety at risk.