NPS confirms it cannot pay probation staff 2020 increment on time

Probation unions in England and Wales have demanded talks with the National Probation Service (NPS) today, after it confirmed that it will not be able to pay its staff their expected 2020 increment in April.
UNISON national officer Ben Priestley said: “The failure of the NPS to pay its staff their 2020 increments on time in April sends all the wrong messages to members.
“Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of probation told the service it has got to raise its game on staffing matters, s