Met Police to increase pay for thousands of officers beyond the 7% announced by govt
Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has said the rise is needed to address the"spiralling cost of living and the additional financial challenges faced by officers and staff that relate to working in London".The Metropolitan Police has announced it will increase pay for thousands of officers beyond the 7% rise the prime minister announced on Thursday.
The force, which is the biggest in the UK with nearly 40,000 officers, has said the move will help it to"recruit and retain the best people" to serve the public in the capital.has said that on top of the 7% rise, all police officers in the Met will see their annual salary increase by an additional £1,000 a year.Meanwhile, new recruits who complete their training and pass out as warranted officers will also receive an additional £100 a month in their pay.
The Met Police has said it will work with trade unions to negotiate and finalise an equivalent pay award for police staff. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said:"We are determined to deliver the best police service we can for Londoners.
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