House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Provisional Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2025-26
17 December 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Diana R. Johnson Lab Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government announces provisional police funding for England and Wales for 2025-26.
- Up to 17.4 billion is allocated for police forces, a substantial rise from the previous year.
- Additional funding of 986.9 million is earmarked for officer pay awards, recruitment, and NIC changes.
Issue summary
The statement announces the provisional police funding settlement for England and Wales in 2025-26.
Action requested
The Government is providing up to £17.4 billion in funding for police forces, a significant increase from the previous year. This includes additional funding of £986.9 million to cover officer pay awards, recruit more neighbourhood officers and PCSOs, and compensate for National Insurance Contribution changes.
Key facts
- Funding for police forces totals up to £17.4 billion in 2025-26.
- This represents a cash increase of 6.0% and a real terms increase of 3.5% compared to 2024-25.
- Total policing system funding, including wider system funding, will be up to £19.5 billion with a cash increase of 5.5%.
- Additional funding includes £657.1 million as government grants and £329.8 million from the police precept rise.
- The Metropolitan Police Service will receive an additional £65 million through the National and International Capital City grant.
- A Commercial Efficiencies and Collaboration Programme is launched to drive efficiencies and innovation within policing.
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