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Shropshire's Police Force Set to Make Redundancies Amid £8m Cash 'Crisis'

West Mercia Police faces an £8 million shortfall due to inflation and rising costs, requiring further staff cuts despite previous savings, officials said.

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It is not confirmed how many posts will go but West Mercia Police says the shortfall must be addressed.

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Shropshire's Police Force Set to Make Redundancies Amid £8m Cash 'Crisis'

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West Mercia Police to cut staff jobs as it tackles £8m shortfall

It is not confirmed how many posts will go but West Mercia Police says the shortfall must be addressed.

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West Mercia Police faces £8m budget shortfall amid staff redundancies

West Mercia Police has revealed it is grappling with an £8 million budget deficit, leading to further redundancies for police staff.

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Fears for police staff roles as West Mercia force announces £8 million budget gap

Job cuts are feared at West Mercia Police after the force announced it has to plug an £8 million budget gap.

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