Dark night with TSG – April 2025

Our CEO, Annette Petchey, talks about her most recent ride-along with the Territorial Support Group.
Spring Statement 2025: Government confirms latest economic plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement, outlining the Government’s plans regarding taxation, the welfare system and benefits, as well as forecasts for inflation and economic growth.
Metfriendly Police Family Finance Index Report – Spring 2025

The Metfriendly Police Family Finance Index (PFFI) report is now established as a key independent input into Police Pay submissions. The PFFI provides detailed insights into the financial pressures and wellbeing challenges faced by the UK Police Family and how they change over time.
October 2024 Budget: What will the big changes mean for your pocket?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her first Budget detailing the Government’s tax and spending priorities for the year ahead. This marks the second Budget of 2024, following Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s pre-election statement in March. Overall, the statement was characterised by a series of tax increases designed to raise £40 billion in extra revenue, the […]
Police Officer pay to rise by 4.75% in September

The Government has accepted recommendations to increase Police Officer pay by 4.75% across all ranks from 1st September 2024.
Comparing rates and alternative investment options

When looking at where to invest your savings, it’s important to understand how rates are advertised and what you’ll get back for your money.
Metfriendly Police Family Finance Index Report – March 2024

The cost of living crisis continues to impact the police, with more than half (56%) saying that their financial situation is having a high level of impact on their mental health, according to a new report from police family finance experts, Metfriendly.
Budget 2024: the biggest changes and what they mean for you

The Government has unveiled its latest Budget. Here are some of the key talking points and what they could mean for you.
What Police Officers need to know about the Autumn 2023 Statement

Earlier this week, the Government announced their latest financial plans. These will affect National Insurance and pensions which impact both Police Officers and their families.
How to make the most of Black Friday this year

Black Friday is coming. Love it or hate it, it’s hard not to be tempted to scour the internet for a deal.