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Where does police money come from?
Police forces in England and Wales are mainly funded by two sources: central government grants and local council tax. The independent review in the story suggests restoring central funding for leadership development, highlighting how important this national contribution is for ensuring consistent standards across different police forces.
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New review finds police leadership in England and Wales needs fundamental changeQuestions this opens up
What is council tax? Who decides police budgets? How do police spend money?This explainer came from a news story
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