House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Provisional Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27
18 December 2025 · Home Office
Proposed by Sarah Jones Lab Croydon West
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Provisional police funding for England and Wales for 2026-27 is set at up to 19.5 billion.
- The funding includes an increase for Counter-Terrorism Policing.
- A Police Reform White Paper will be published early in 2026.
Issue summary
The statement addresses provisional police funding for England and Wales for the year 2026-27.
Action requested
The Home Office is committing to a provisional total funding of up to £19.5 billion for police forces, including an increase in Counter-Terrorism Policing funds. A Police Reform White Paper will be published early next year to modernize policing structures and practices.
Key facts
- Total provisional funding for police forces: up to £19.5 billion.
- Increase compared to 2025-26 settlement: up to £798 million.
- Funding for Counter-Terrorism Policing in 2026-27: at least £1.2 billion, an increase of £52 million.
- Council tax referendum threshold for Police and Crime Commissioners: £15 for a Band D property.
- Publication date for Police Reform White Paper: early 2026.
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