Orgreave Inquiry
On the 26th March 2026 the Orgreave Inquiry officially launched as an independent statutory public inquiry to establish a fuller understanding of the events at Orgreave Coking Plant on 18 June 1984 and the subsequent prosecutions. As part of the launch, the Inquiry is inviting anyone with relevant information to come forward and contribute. The […]
LLA Update: GOVERNMENT RIGHT TO RETHINK FACE-TO-FACE BANKING, SAY CAMPAIGNERS
Please see below for the latest update from Later Life Ambitions GOVERNMENT RIGHT TO RETHINK FACE-TO-FACE BANKING, SAY CAMPAIGNERS Later Life Ambitions (LLA) has welcomed the Government’s decision to review access to face-to-face banking services. The group has long warned that bank branch closures and the rapid shift to digital services are leaving too many […]
Early Day Motion, Widows Pensions Campaign
An Early Day Motion has been tabled in Parliament in support of NARPO’s Love or Money Campaign, which seeks to end the long standing injustice faced by police widows, widowers and surviving partners affected by the Police Pension Regulations 1987. The campaign calls for changes to the regulations that currently result in some surviving partners […]
Travel Insurance Update for NARPO Members, Changes for June 2026
NARPO would like to inform members of important updates to the Travel Insurance Scheme ahead of the June 2026 renewal. Over the past year, the scheme has experienced an increase in both the number and severity of claims, particularly in overseas medical costs, cancellation and disruption payouts, alongside several large, complex cases. These trends reflect […]
UK Landlines Switch to Digital
The UK is switching off its old copper landline network and moving all home phone services to a modern digital system that works through a broadband connection. This nationwide upgrade will provide clearer call quality, better protection against scams and a more reliable, future-proof service. For most people, the change will simply mean plugging their […]
LLA Election Toolkit
Later Life Ambitions (LLA) is determined to ensure that the voice of people in later life is heard during the elections taking place across much of the United Kingdom on 7 May 2026. These elections will determine the composition of the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament), and local authorities across much of England. Decisions […]
Home Office Survey
The Home Office is conducting research to review Regulation 12 and ensure the policy remains relevant to the police workforce of today. As part of this work, they are gathering evidence on retired police officers’ experiences and views of Regulation 12. The Home Office would be grateful if members could take part. Survey link: https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/YWU760/ […]
Tameside Branch Fundraising Event
Tameside Branch of the NARPO is proud to be fundraising in support of Macmillan Cancer Support and Willow Wood Hospice, raising vital funds to help individuals and families facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. This campaign is deeply personal to the branch. A valued member is currently living with terminal cancer. Having spent his […]
Branch Structure Survey
At the NARPO 2025 Conference, Resolution No. 1 (Gwent Branch) was passed, instructing the National Executive Committee (NEC) to review the Association’s current branch structure. The resolution noted that many branches reflect police force boundaries established several decades ago and asked the NEC to consider whether aligning branches with current force areas may be appropriate. […]
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