The Latest Breaking News from FTE

Number of police officers sacked each year hits record high

The five largest forces in England and Wales together account for just over half of all dismissals.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Police sackings in England and Wales hit another record high for third year running

The five largest forces in England and Wales together account for just over half of all dismissals.

The Independent UK · Jul 22

New Zealand public servants graph fudges figures

A widely shared graph supposedly showing the number of NZ public servants over successive governments is faulty.

AAP · Jun 10

SportScotland chiefs to meet council over West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust concerns

Earlier this year, we reported how planned cuts to West Dunbartonshire Leisure would see the loss of 5.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff, however, WDC say this is offset by current vacancies – reducing the impact to 2.6 FTE staff.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Police Scotland numbers at lowest level ever after 700 officers quit last year

The number of full-time officers has fallen by 195 in the last three months alone with many cops having delayed their retirement because of covid.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Five Falkirk schools to return to council ownership as private contracts end after 25 years

Falkirk councillors agree the controversial public private partnership contracts should not be extended in August 2025, making them the first council in Scotland to end deal.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022