Superintendents’ Working Hours – FAQs
The Association’s Command Resilience Group has prepared the below answers to frequently asked questions about Superintending ranks working hours. Do I have to work a 40 hour week? The Police Regulations 2003 (the “Regulations”) do not make any specific provision for the required weekly working hours for a Superintendent. This is different from Constables and [...]
Changes to Annual and Lifetime Allowances
In his most recent Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced further changes to Annual and Lifetime Allowances in relation to pensions. These changes will come into effect from April 2014. The Annual Allowance will be reduced from £50,000 to £40,000 per year and the Lifetime Allowance will be reduced from £1.5m to £1.25m. As a general [...]
The Annual Allowance Tax Charge – Don’t Get Caught Out!
The Annual Allowance tax charge, which was revised in 2011, can give rise to members facing a tax bill if they undertake temporary or permanent promotion to the rank of ACC. In some cases this tax charge can be substantial. In essence a charge becomes payable if the size of a person’s pension ‘pot’ exceeds [...]
Motor Vehicle Allowances
In accordance with the revised Regulations and Determinations introduced following the recommendation of the Police Arbitration Tribunal, the following rates apply from 1st April 2012. Essential Users 451-999cc 1000-1199cc 1200-1450cc Lump sum per annum £846 £963 £1,239 Per mile – first 8,500 miles 36.9p 40.9p 50.5p Per mile – after 8,500 miles 13.7p 14.4p 16.4p [...]
