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Police forces in England and Wales face cuts in central funding in the next two years of 4% then 5%, the government has announced. | Police forces in England and Wales face cuts in central funding in the next two years of 4% then 5%, the government has announced. |
Policing minister Nick Herbert said the cuts would be "challenging" but the savings were possible "while protecting the front-line" police services. | Policing minister Nick Herbert said the cuts would be "challenging" but the savings were possible "while protecting the front-line" police services. |
Central funding will fall to £9.3bn in 2011-12, then £8.8bn the year after. | Central funding will fall to £9.3bn in 2011-12, then £8.8bn the year after. |
The minister announced separate funds for counter-terrorism, and until 2013 for neighbourhood policing. | The minister announced separate funds for counter-terrorism, and until 2013 for neighbourhood policing. |
In the spending review in October, police learned they faced a 20% cut in funding by 2014-15. | |
Mr Herbert said the government would "play its part by reducing bureaucracy, driving more efficient procurement, and working with forces to ensure that the savings of over £1bn a year identified by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary are delivered". | |
A prioritised budget for counter-terrorism would see £567m allocated for 2011-12, it was announced. | |
Mr Herbert announced a further £600m for "safety and security" during the London Olympics in 2012, although he said the government was confident that could be delivered for £475m. | |
The separate neighbourhood policing allocations are worth £340m in 2011-12, and £338m the following year. |