联合王国计划增加警察资金9.869亿英镑,但面临潜在的警察短缺。 UK plans to boost police funding by £986.9 million, but faces a potential officer shortfall.

联合王国政府计划为2024-25年增加警察经费9.869亿英镑,其中最高3.298亿英镑来自议会的增税。 The UK government plans to increase police funding by £986.9 million for 2024-25, including up to £329.8 million from council tax hikes. 警方将总共收到195亿英镑, 实际涨幅达3%, 以支付薪资, 增加国家保险, 以及社区警务承诺。 Police forces will receive a total of £19.5 billion, a 3% real-terms rise, aimed at covering pay, national insurance increases, and neighborhood policing promises. 然而,警察局长警告说,两年内短缺13亿英镑,尽管资金增加,但有可能导致警员削减。 However, police chiefs warn of a £1.3 billion shortfall over two years, potentially leading to officer cuts despite the funding boost.