Uk Police Remuneration Review Body

PRRB Remit Letter 2026-2027: Police Pay Round Recommendations

The Minister of State for Policing and Crime has issued a remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) requesting recommendations for the 2026 to 2027 police pay round. The letter sets out the scope of the pay review process for police officers across England and Wales. The PRRB is tasked with making evidence-based pay recommendations within this remit.

PRRB 2026 Northern Ireland Pay Round Remit Letter

The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) has published the 2026 remit letter for the Northern Ireland police pay round. The letter from the Minister of Justice for Northern Ireland formally requests the PRRB to conduct its annual review of police officer remuneration for Northern Ireland. This initiates the annual pay review process for the 2026 round.

Four New Members Appointed to PRRB and NCARRB

The Home Office announced four new appointments to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB). The new members include Frances Hill (Bank of England Agent for Northern Ireland), Pamela Kelly QPM (former Chief Constable of Gwent Police), Dr Rebecca Driver (economic and policy research expert), and Stephen White (former Police Federation Chairman with 35 years policing experience). These independent review bodies make recommendations on pay, allowances, and conditions for police officers and NCA officers designated with operational powers. This announcement concerns personnel appointments to public sector pay review bodies and does not create compliance obligations for regulated entities. The appointments bring expertise in economics, law enforcement, and financial services to inform pay recommendations for police and NCA officers.

Home Office Evidence to Police Remuneration Review Body 2026-2027

The Home Office has submitted evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) for the 2026 to 2027 pay round. This policy paper provides the government's evidence on police officer pay and conditions. The PRRB must consider this evidence alongside other sources when providing advice on police remuneration. The submission applies to police officers in England and Wales.