Forces preparing for 'flat' budget deal

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Forces preparing for 'flat' budget deal

Force finance chiefs are starting urgent work to improve performance ready for a tough financial settlement.

Date - 9th November 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Finance directors are already briefing Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners to expect the Chancellor to announce a ‘flat’ settlement when he reveals the one-year finance review later this month. If budgets remain the same...

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