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The latest policing news, information and events from Bedfordshire Police Federation

Police Pay Scales 2025/26

The latest Police pay rise of 4.2% is now in effect across England and Wales. You can see exactly what that means for salaries across all ranks and pa...

Back-to-school costs are adding up for parents

As summer winds down, thoughts turn from holidays and days out to school uniforms, stationery and lunchboxes. But for many parents, the excitement of ...

Over 8 million people in the UK using Buy Now, Pay Later for everyday items

More than 8 million people in the UK are now using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for purchases under £50 – and, for many, it’s becoming more than jus...

Win up to £500 in Amazon Gift Cards with Police Friendly

Win up to £500 in Amazon.co.uk Gift Cards! Enter our BIG Prize Draw by 12 December 2025 for your chance to win a £500 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card or o...

Win £500 Pre-Paid Mastercard with Police Insure

Police Insure are giving away a £500 pre-paid Mastercard to one lucky campervan, motorhome or van driver! Simply scan the QR code to enter....

When do I qualify for pension auto-enrolment?

If you’re employed, your employer must have a workplace pension scheme in place. If you meet the following criteria, your employer will enrol you in...

Get Back on Track with BudgetSmart

Ignoring money troubles won’t make them go away. The longer you wait, the fewer options you have. Missed payments can lead to late fees, credit scor...

How are government-funded childcare hours changing?

From September 2025, working parents of children under the age of five will be entitled to 30 hours of government-funded childcare a week. Curren...

Copped Enough

Bedfordshire Police Federation Calls for Urgent Action on Police Pay and Welfare....