The government will publish its alcohol strategy for England later this year, however ahead of this the Prime Minister has announced ways of tackling binge drinking in the UK. The Police Federation of England and Wales issue a statement...

We consider this to be an extremely important piece of work and would very much encourage all colleagues to complete the survey to enable us to gather empirical data which will be used to ensure a safer working environment...

2012 is gearing up to be an exciting year for all credit unions and Police Credit Union will be at the forefront, taking up some of the many opportunities and new challenges...

The Home Secretary has announced that she will accept in full the decision of the PAT in respect of the recommendations in the Winsor Review’s first report. This document attempts to explain the changes proposed in the first report from the Winsor Review and how far they have been modified by the recent decision of the PAT...

The Home Secretary this morning, has announced ratification of the PAT decision at the Police Reform event in London...

The Home Secretary has announced that she will implement the first year of increases to police pension contribution rates (i.e. 2012-13), in line with the proposal put to PNB in July 2011...

Today it has been announced that there were 135,838 police officers in September 2011 - 6,012 fewer than the 141,850 there had been a year earlier...

The Federation has been calling on the Home Secretary to ratify the ruling since it was announced last Monday (9 January)...

We still await the Home Secretary's decision on PAT ...

View the Police Arbitration Tribunal's decision on Winsor Part 1, the Staff Side submission, the Police Federation's guide to Winsor Part 1 negotiations, a letter sent to the Home Secretary re: the decision, a PFEW letter to MPs, and a video by Paul McKeever here...

The PAT Secretary has been in contact with the Staff Side and has informed us that a decision will not be made prior to the New Year. We hope to have a decision in early January and we will keep you informed of developments...

Letter from Ian Rennie to Paul Wylie, Secretary to the Winsor Review, in response to a letter dated 13 December...

HMIC’s report Rules of Engagement is the second in as many days to try to analyse the policing response to the disorder of August...

Today the Home Affairs Select Committee have published a report entitled ‘Policing Large Scale Disorder: Lessons from the disturbances of August 2011’ , which examines the public disorder witnessed across the UK in August this year.

There can be no doubt that this has been a tough year for policing, with even more challenges still to come as we look to the year ahead...

We welcome today’s report by the HMIC on the review of police relationships which has found that the majority of people do not think corruption is common and trust the police to tell the truth...

Detectives are increasingly turning to federation representatives for counselling as occupational health units in forces are ‘diminishing rapidly'...

Chancellor George Osborne has announced public sector pay rises are to be capped at 1% for two years, in his update on the state of the economy...

Correspondence from PFEW General Secretary, Ian Rennie and Chairman, Paul McKeever regarding Mr. Winsor’s review of policing...

Following comments made by Winsor at the Police Superintendents' Conference in September, Winsor was challenged by the General Secretary...

The PAT hearing concluded at 16:20 on 22nd November and their decision is now awaited. No timescale was given for the decision...

Charity walk in aid of DC Heather Cooper

Ian Rennie and Paul McKeever met with Rt Hon Nick Herbert to discuss police pensions. A message from the Police Minister follows...

With effect from 1st December 2011, RAC motor breakdown insurance for personal cars and motorcycles will be included for all serving and retired members and their partners who subscribe for life benefits

The Police Arbitration Tribunal (PAT) hearing will go into a second day. Proceedings were not concluded during yesterday’s hearing so will continue on Tuesday 22 November...

The Police Arbitration Tribunal (PAT) meet today, Tuesday 8 November, to consider the recommendations from the Winsor Part One Report. Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales comments...

A Leicestershire police officer has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, which is terminal unless he receives a bone marrow transplant. Leicestershire Police Federation are working with their Force to try and find a match and to encourage potential donors to come forward...

“The latest crimes statistics show that burglary and robbery continue to rise and unfortunately this comes as no surprise to us. Of particular concern is the rise in knife related crime by some 7%. The statistics collated across England and Wales support a trend we were already seeing in London..."

The latest edition of Federation News. In this spectacular edition a range of topics are covered from the date set for PAT, the political party conferences, Twitter, and the August Riots to the X Factor (no not the popular ‘talent’ show).

On 29 September PFEW General Secretary Ian Rennie and Chairman Paul McKeever wrote to the Home Secretary in relation to comments Mrs May made at the Police Superintendents’ Association annual conference. Here is the original letter, and Mrs May's reply...

A date has been set for the Police Arbitration Tribunal to consider the recommendations from the Winsor Part One Report...

The PFEW evidence to the Winsor Review (Part Two) has just been submitted. See the submission here...

Speech delivered this afternoon by Police Minister, Nick Herbert MP, to the Police Foundation at its annual one-day conference...

Police Federation of England and Wales advertises the likely consequences of 20% cuts to policing in today’s Independent newspaper.

Shadow Home Secretary announces Labour has appointed Lord Stevens to lead an independent review of policing...

Including: Segway pavement ban; BRAKE Road Safety Week 2011; Drink-driving on the rise; Road casualty figures; Costly road collisions, and much more...

The Home Affairs Select Committee has released a new report, New Landscape of Policing, which outlines some stark warnings about the Government’s approach to policing reform. Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales responds...

Following the success of the inaugural Charity Bike Ride in April 2011 in aid of Children Today, a second event is being organised for 28 April 2012...

The numbers of officers considering leaving the police because of low morale over cuts is "extremely worrying", Paul McKeever, chair of the Federation told a fringe held at the Liberal Democrat Conference...

BRAVE police officers have opened their hearts for a new book documenting their experiences as they faced looters and rioters who rampaged through the West Midlands...

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper promised an independent review into policing ...

West Midlands Police Federation Chairman Andy Gilbert appeared on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire, responding to Tom Winsor's claims that police officers are illiterate...

Leicester MP Keith Vaz has challenged Theresa May on the decision to delay the election of police commissioners from May to autumn next year...

The latest JCC Chairmans Office update: Our utmost admiration goes to the officers who policed the riots across England...

Responding to the publication of the Policy Exchange report ‘The real cost of the cops’ on Monday 5th September 2011, Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, has released a statement to the media...

The Police Federations of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia and the West Midlands have joined together in an attack on the Coalition Governments reform agenda.

Fight for your pay. Fight for your pension. Tickets to the Open Meeting in Birmingham available from your rep...

Speech on The urgent need for police reform 16th August...

Download the latest news from the National Police Federation on PNB, Pensions, Winsor ...

The Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, today made a statement to the press on community payback, following the violent disruption around the country last week...

West Midlands Police Federation has been inundated with requests from police officers wishing to pass on their sincere thanks to the public of the West Midlands for their support and good wishes following the demands of last week...

Statement issued to trade and national media reacting to the PM, David Cameron’s comments about policing this morning...

See the full transcript of the Public Disorder debate in Parliament on 11th August 2011...

The revolt of England's feral youth could hardly have come at a worse time for police...

The Police Federation has called for the complete support of the government community leaders and the public to help police to put a stop to the riots spreading across London...

A letter from the Home Secretary outlining the Government’s proposals in respect of increases to the Police Pension Schemes

Anger and disappointment as Police Negotiating Board registers failure to agree on police pay proposals.

Full report available, plus PFEW's response to the report...

The Police Federation of England & Wales have issued a statement to the media which makes clear that, despite allegations against certain individuals, the British police service is professional, open and accountable and that those working within it have every reason to be proud and should hold their heads high...

Footage from the Police Federation Open Meeting

Read the transcript of the Westminster Hall debate on policing 5th July...

Speaking after a Westminster Hall debate on police cuts this morning, Shadow Minister, Jack Dromey, MP for Birmingham Erdington accused Aidan Burley, MP for Cannock Chase, of insulting the police...

From the blog of Inspector Guilfoyle...

Information from The Thin Blue Line blog...

Vernon Coaker, Shadow Policing Minister, talks about the defeat of the Police Reform Bill in the House of Lords and the future of the Directly Elected Police and Crime...

An open letter has been sent to Sir Hugh Orde, the President of ACPO, to express concern at his non-attendance at the Police Federation Conferene in Bournemouth, passing the opportunity to listen and respond to officers and representatives of the government...

Transcript of last night’s Opposition debate on policing...

PFEW Conference news and videos...

West Midlands police officers believe the government cut to the police budget of 20% and a reduction in police officer numbers will have a detrimental effect on crime levels and result in the public getting a poorer service...

This year's conference will be streamed live from Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19 May...

Did your suspect attempt a preposterous con, post himself to the scene of the crime, were they found naked up a chimney? Was the crime so odd that you’d seen nothing like it before?...

According to the UK Police Federations, the proposed amendments to the Police (Health and Safety) Act, 1997, will prevent members of the public from being able to make claims for injuries or actions taken by the Police...

The GAD figures have changed and there is a possibility that Officers may find themselves in a position where their maximum commutation is in excess of what is allowed under the 25% rule, making them liable to tax on the excess...

Read the latest updates on the recent reports and cuts from the National Police Federation

A campaign launched by West Midlands Police Federation calling for a major Government inquiry into the furure of policing has received national backing.

Police challenge Government downgrading of Pensions

Winsor Review: Statement by Ian Rennie

Federation roadshow leads the fight in Wolverhampton, and support for a call for a Royal Commission on Policing gathers speed. Read the Federation's second Winsor Special...

Sir Denis O'Connor says it will be 'very difficult' for the police front line to remain intact as budget cuts start to bite...

The chief constable of South Yorkshire has said the region will experience a rise in crime due to budget cuts...

The Home Secretary has issued a Written Ministerial Statement that confirms she wants every recommendation by Tom Winsor to go to the Police Negotiating Board...

The HMIC have today launched a report ‘Demanding Times: the front line and police visibility’...

West Midlands Police Federation Election To The Joint Branch Board Nomination Form...

The future of policing can only be established through a Royal Commission, says Andy Gilbert...

Template provided to lobby your local MP, download now...

On Friday 18th March 2011, we became aware of the circulation of an e-mail communication from Tom Winsor to Chief Constables requesting their urgent assistance and co-operation in ensuring that their police officers and staff are properly informed about the likely effects of the implementation of his review of pay and conditions...

Following the issue of the Winsor Report on Police Pay & Conditions, West Midlands Police Federation visited Westminster to meet with local MP's; and have produced the following Winsor Report Special...

Video messages to members from Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales...

The Winsor report reccomendations propose the removal of nearly £500 million a year from the police pay bill. Despite the Home Office spin that there will be “winners and losers” let me assure you that by removing this amount of money from the police pay bill there will be no winners...

Lord Hutton's recommendations to the Government on pension arrangements...

Full report plus the full list of its recommendations, and response from Federation Chair Paul McKeever...

West Midlands Police Federation are heading to Westminster on Wednesday 9th March to speak with local MP's and MP's from the surrounding regions...

In a survey undertaken by West Midlands Police Federation 69% of police officers stated that their morale had declined since the changes began to take place last April...

Read Home Secretary Theresa May's speech on Policing, and the National Police Federation's response to this..

Police Officers pay 11% of their wages to their 30-year pension scheme. This scheme was replaced by a thirty-five year scheme in 2006 where officers pay 9.5%. This is the highest contribution in the public sector...

Keep up to date with Federation Chairman Paul McKeever and Federation HQ...

According to new research published today the British public say they would be worried if the police stopped providing the current range of services, as a result of budget cuts by this government...

The Police Credit Union have arranged a CHARITY BIKE RIDE in order to raise funds for the charity Children Today...

Research on police numbers carried out by Ed Balls says 14,500 police jobs are already set to go as the cuts start to bite...

Paul McKeever is due to give evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee today at 11am. This will be live on the parliament channel...

Following the violence witnessed in London this afternoon, the Police Federation of England & Wales and the Metropolitan Police Federation have issued press statements nationally.

Please take time to consider your team and the jobs you have taken on, and make a nomination for this Detectives' award...

The Metropolitan Police Federation have issued a press statement this afternoon with regards to the violence outside Millbank Tower...

“Today should serve as a reminder of the important role police officers have in society maintaining public safety and security..."

The report outlines how and when the Home Office's ‘Actions’ and ‘Milestones’ will be published and or completed. The key points are listed here...

PFEW Submission to Tom Winsor in respect of his Independent Review of Police Officers’ Remuneration and Conditions, submitted 4th November.

Following approval for the use of Regulation A19 by the North Wales and Strathclyde police authorities...

Get involved with your local Federation - ever thought about becomming a Fed rep?

George Osborne has announced that the policing budget is to be cut by 4 % each year over the next 4 years...

The Treasury has made a further announcement on proposed changes to pensions tax relief...

The Home Secretary has today announced the details of the independent review of remuneration and conditions of service for police officers and staff.

As of 1st January 2011 Federation Subscriptions will increase.

PNB Staff Side submission to the Hutton Review on Pensions...

Comments from National Police Federation Chairman Paul McKeever, on the leaked ACPO Submission on Police Reform

22nd June 2010 Chancellor's Budget Announcement In today’s budget, the Chancellor announced a two-year pay freeze to cover public sector workers earning more than £21,000. ......

26th May 2010: What the Federation Do For You

Home Secretarys Speech to Conference

19.05.10 Today the Chairman of the Police Federation of England & Wales made his keynote speech at this years Conference.

At the Annual General Meeting of the Police Federation of England and Wales today, conference agreed that the membership subscription rate from 1st January 2011 will be increased. For further details click the link above.

01.03.10 Today the Prime Minister made a speech on policing and tackling crime. Here we detail his key points plus the Federations response to his speech.

09.02.10 This research was undertaken to provide an understanding of the drivers of police overtime and how it is managed, and to identify good practice lessons. Click on the title to read the full report.

<p>02.02.10 - A report making recommendations on how Forces can give more for less in tough economic times.</p>

Home Affairs Committee says forces may have to consider mergers to support police numbers.

Ever wondered what all those abbreviations mean on your payslip? Click here to view the Federations guide to deciphering your payslip.

The Real Policing Pledge is being launched by the Constables Central Committee and it seeks to get current MPs, Peers, Welsh Assembly Members and prospective parliamentary candidates to show their support for five key principles of policing.