Essex chief laments 'silent erosion of talent' as pay woes continue

Speaking to new recruits at a passing out parade, Ben-Julian Harrington said a number of people are 'simply leaving quietly' because they can make more money elsewhere.

The Chief Constable of Essex Police has urged government decision-makers not to "ignore the 17% pay gap", as he revealed officers are routinely leaving for better paid work in areas such as scaffolding, sales and hospitality. Speaking at...