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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Police Funding Settlement 2025-26

30 January 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Diana R. Johnson Lab Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Secretary has laid before the House the Police Grant Report for England and Wales in 2025-26.
  • The government is proposing to pay up to 19.6 billion in total policing funding for 2025-26.
  • An additional 100 million is proposed for Neighbourhood Policing.

Issue summary

The Home Secretary has laid before the House the Police Grant Report for England and Wales in 2025-26.

Action requested

The government is proposing to pay up to £19.6 billion in total policing funding for 2025-26, a £1.1 billion increase from 2024-25, including an additional £100 million for Neighbourhood Policing.

Key facts

  • The Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2025-26 has been laid before the House.
  • Overall funding for policing in 2025-26 will total up to £19.6 billion, an increase of up to £1.1 billion compared to 2024-25.
  • Funding available to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) for their local police force will be up to £17.5 billion in 2025-26.
  • PCCs have the precept flexibility of £14 for English forces.
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