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                    <title>CIRC 052: PARALLEL POLICE &amp; HMPPS INVESTIGATIONS CRIMINAL LAW CONSIDERATIONS &amp; RISKS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-052-parallel-police-hmpps-investigations-criminal-law-considerations-risks/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA have been looking into the above and have identified that there has been a discernible shift in practice with HMPPS more frequently pursuing inter... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-052-parallel-police-hmpps-investigations-criminal-law-considerations-risks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-052-parallel-police-hmpps-investigations-criminal-law-considerations-risks/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 051: IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-051-important-notice-for-members-who-have-served-in-the-armed-forces/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Military Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Claims – Deadline 31 July 2026
The POA have been asked to bring to the attention of any members who have previousl... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-051-important-notice-for-members-who-have-served-in-the-armed-forces/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 050: HMPPS WELLBEING SURVEY 2026 AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTION 67/2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-050-hmpps-wellbeing-survey-2026-and-annual-conference-motion-672022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 22nd June 2026 HMPPS will launch its Wellbeing Survey, and it will remain open for three weeks. The survey will explore issues such as Health, Secu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-050-hmpps-wellbeing-survey-2026-and-annual-conference-motion-672022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-050-hmpps-wellbeing-survey-2026-and-annual-conference-motion-672022/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-050-hmpps-wellbeing-survey-2026-and-annual-conference-motion-672022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 310: DRONE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS DO NOT GO FAR ENOUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-310-drone-safety-improvements-do-not-go-far-enough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy,&#160;has announced that he is investing an extra &#163;35m to fund tougher physical barriers to prevent the conveyance o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-310-drone-safety-improvements-do-not-go-far-enough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-310-drone-safety-improvements-do-not-go-far-enough/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 049: RULES AND CONSTITUTION 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-049-rules-and-constitution-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached a copy of the Rules and Constitution following Annual Conference 2026.
Please ensure you retain copies of these for your records... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-049-rules-and-constitution-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 048: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-048-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th May 2026 for your information.
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Yours sincerely

MICK PIMBLETTDeputy General Secretary
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ENCLO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-048-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 047: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 309: MPs REPORT ON PRISONS IN WALES CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO COLLECT DUST SAYS UNION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-309-mps-report-on-prisons-in-wales-cannot-be-allowed-to-collect-dust-says-union/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A report by an influential House of Commons committee into “Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation” in Wales must result in its recommendations being i... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-309-mps-report-on-prisons-in-wales-cannot-be-allowed-to-collect-dust-says-union/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-309-mps-report-on-prisons-in-wales-cannot-be-allowed-to-collect-dust-says-union/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-309-mps-report-on-prisons-in-wales-cannot-be-allowed-to-collect-dust-says-union/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 308: HMP WOODHILL INSPECTION IS FURTHER EVIDENCE OF THE CRISIS IN OUR PRISONS, SAYS THE PRISON OFFICERS&#39; ASSOCIATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-308-hmp-woodhill-inspection-is-further-evidence-of-the-crisis-in-our-prisons-says-the-prison-officers-association/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Buckinghamshire Prison, HMP Woodhill is still &quot;unsafe, violent, dilapidated with drugs easily available,&quot; and some of the conditions were found by Pri... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-308-hmp-woodhill-inspection-is-further-evidence-of-the-crisis-in-our-prisons-says-the-prison-officers-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-308-hmp-woodhill-inspection-is-further-evidence-of-the-crisis-in-our-prisons-says-the-prison-officers-association/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/pr-308-hmp-woodhill-inspection-is-further-evidence-of-the-crisis-in-our-prisons-says-the-prison-officers-association/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Invitation to take part in international research on structured risk assessment tools for violence or offending</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/invitation-to-take-part-in-international-research-on-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are reaching out from the Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute and Douglas Research Lab at Simon Fraser University in Canada to invite members ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/invitation-to-take-part-in-international-research-on-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/invitation-to-take-part-in-international-research-on-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/invitation-to-take-part-in-international-research-on-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 046: RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – FURTHER ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-046-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 033/2026 asked members to contact their local MP and request their support for the POA&#39;s Right to Strike Campaign.
If you have received ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-046-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-046-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-046-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 045: POA CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT – JUNE 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-045-poa-campaign-toolkit-june-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this Circular to the attention of all POA members.
Please find attached the POA Campaign Toolkit, which outlines and end... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-045-poa-campaign-toolkit-june-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-045-poa-campaign-toolkit-june-2026/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/june/circ-045-poa-campaign-toolkit-june-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 June 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 044: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2026 - CONFERENCE MOTIONS 74/2018 AND 44/2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-044-long-service-membership-badges-2026-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motions, members may apply for 10, 15, 20, and 30-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-044-long-service-membership-badges-2026-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-044-long-service-membership-badges-2026-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-044-long-service-membership-badges-2026-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 043: POA CIRCULARS 23/2026 AND 34/2026 RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – POSTCARD ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-043-poa-circulars-232026-and-342026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 23/2026 was promulgated on 23rd March 2026 and POA Circular 34/2026 was promulgated on the 2nd April 2026 as part of our ongoing Campaign... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-043-poa-circulars-232026-and-342026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-043-poa-circulars-232026-and-342026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-043-poa-circulars-232026-and-342026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 042: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-042-national-chair-update-may-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
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Medical Innefficiency Procedures recommence
The temporary pause o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-042-national-chair-update-may-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-042-national-chair-update-may-2026/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-042-national-chair-update-may-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 041: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-041-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 22nd April 2026 for your information.
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Yours sincerely
&#160;
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MICK PIMBLETTDeputy General Secretary
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&#160;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-041-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-041-nec-minutes/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/circ-041-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA Conference 2026 - Day 3 Report</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-3-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see attached the&#160;POA Conference 2026 - Day 3 Report... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-3-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-3-report/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-3-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 307: POA GENERAL SECRETARY STEVE GILLAN CHALLENGES THE LABOUR GOVERNMENT TO SHOW THEY ARE ON THE SIDE OF WORKERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-307-poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-challenges-the-labour-government-to-show-they-are-on-the-side-of-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In his closing address to the POA Conference, General Secretary Steve Gillan has challenged the Labour Government, whoever is in charge, to demonstrat... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-307-poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-challenges-the-labour-government-to-show-they-are-on-the-side-of-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-307-poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-challenges-the-labour-government-to-show-they-are-on-the-side-of-workers/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-307-poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-challenges-the-labour-government-to-show-they-are-on-the-side-of-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 305: PRISON OFFICERS UNION ACCUSES POLITICIANS OF NAUSEATING HYPOCRISY OVER PAY AWARD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Leaders of the Prison Officer’s Union have slammed UK Government Ministers accusing them of nauseating hypocrisy following the announcement by The... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA Conference 2026 - Day 2 report</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-2-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The conference began with the General Secretary announcing a joint campaign with the GMB who have recognition rights for custody officers involved in ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-2-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-2-report/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-2-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA Conference 2026 - Day 1 Report</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-1-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[300 plus POA delegates and visitors are in Eastbourne for the conference. The conference started with reports from the Standing Orders Committee and a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-1-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-1-report/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/may/poa-conference-2026-day-1-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 039: FREE INITIAL ADVICE ON ANY FAMILY LAW MATTER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-039-free-initial-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Lund Bennett provides a membership benefit and are your dedicated Family Law solicitors for the POA. The firm offers robust advice and support – they ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-039-free-initial-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-039-free-initial-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-039-free-initial-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 038: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-038-national-chair-update-april-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Update on Immigration Status
The NEC have been working tirelessly... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-038-national-chair-update-april-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-038-national-chair-update-april-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-038-national-chair-update-april-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>A GUIDE TO HEALTH &amp; SAFETY FOR UNION REPRESENTATIVES - Thompsons Solicitors</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives-thompsons-solicitors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached a Guide to H&amp;amp;S for Union Representatives from Thompsons Solicitors... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives-thompsons-solicitors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives-thompsons-solicitors/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives-thompsons-solicitors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 037: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-037-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th April 2026 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-037-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-037-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-037-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 036: PULSE SURVEY ON SAFETY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-036-pulse-survey-on-safety/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[HMPPS have informed the National Executive Committee that they are preparing to launch their next Pulse Survey, which will focus on&#160;Safety.&#160;They have ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-036-pulse-survey-on-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-036-pulse-survey-on-safety/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-036-pulse-survey-on-safety/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>STANDING STRONG FOR SAFETY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/standing-strong-for-safety/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA at the Second Safety Reps Connect
When trade union safety reps gather under one roof, something powerful happens. The conversations sharpen, the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/standing-strong-for-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/standing-strong-for-safety/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/standing-strong-for-safety/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>FIRST AID, PRIORITY - WHY THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT SAVES MORE THAN LIVES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/first-aid-priority-why-the-right-equipment-saves-more-than-lives/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When minutes matter most, the presence, or absence of the right first aid equipment can mean the difference between a quick recovery and a critical es... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/first-aid-priority-why-the-right-equipment-saves-more-than-lives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/first-aid-priority-why-the-right-equipment-saves-more-than-lives/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/first-aid-priority-why-the-right-equipment-saves-more-than-lives/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RETIRED MEMBERS COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/retired-members-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Firstly, a belated happy new year to you all from the Retired Members committee.
As some of you will know, some time ago we joined with the National ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/retired-members-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/retired-members-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/retired-members-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS 2025 LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-public-service-awards-2025-leadership-award-nomination/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nominee: Robert Stitt Submitted by: Scottish Prison Service colleagues
Robert Stitt has dedicated nearly 40 years to the Scottish Prison Service, dem... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-public-service-awards-2025-leadership-award-nomination/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-public-service-awards-2025-leadership-award-nomination/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-public-service-awards-2025-leadership-award-nomination/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTTISH CONFERENCE REPORT 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-conference-report-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Scottish annual conference was held at Peebles Hydro hotel on 29th and 30th October.
It is a venue we have used for several years now and, as ever, w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-conference-report-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-conference-report-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/scottish-conference-report-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TOWARDS A 2ND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/towards-a-2nd-employment-rights-bill/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Employment Rights Act, which received Royal Assent in 2025, was one of the headline policies of the incoming Labour government.
Years in the maki... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/towards-a-2nd-employment-rights-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/towards-a-2nd-employment-rights-bill/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/towards-a-2nd-employment-rights-bill/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/words-are-not-enough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The General Secretary and I recently held an in-person meeting with the Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy.
The to... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/words-are-not-enough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/words-are-not-enough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/words-are-not-enough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 035: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-035-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th March 2026 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSUR... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-035-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-035-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-035-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 034: POA CIRCULAR 23/2026 RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – POSTCARD ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-034-poa-circular-232026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 23/2026 was promulgated on 23rd March 2026 as part of our ongoing Campaign to have our Right to Strike Reinstated and explained that the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-034-poa-circular-232026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-034-poa-circular-232026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-034-poa-circular-232026-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 033: RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – FURTHER ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-033-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As per POA Circular 23/2026, here is an update on new Right to Strike Campaign materials including:

Email your MP from this web address –https://ti... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-033-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-033-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-033-right-to-strike-campaign-further-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 032: TRADES UNION CONGRESS 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the Special Delegates Conference in March 1996, the Executive informed delegates that they would be seeking &quot;two candidates&quot; nominated by br... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/april/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 031: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MARCH 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-031-national-chair-update-march-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Pay Award 2026/27
The Government has announced that it will accep... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-031-national-chair-update-march-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-031-national-chair-update-march-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-031-national-chair-update-march-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 030: ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTION 86/2025 SIMPSON HOUSE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-030-annual-conference-motion-862025-simpson-house/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of Annual Conference Motion 86/2025.
“That Linden House is renamed Simpson House in memory of Joe Simpson previous Deputy Gene... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-030-annual-conference-motion-862025-simpson-house/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-030-annual-conference-motion-862025-simpson-house/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-030-annual-conference-motion-862025-simpson-house/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 305: PRISON OFFICERS UNION ACCUSES POLITICIANS OF NAUSEATING HYPOCRISY OVER PAY AWARD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Leaders of the Prison Officer’s Union have slammed UK Government Ministers accusing them of nauseating hypocrisy following the announcement by The... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-305-prison-officers-union-accuses-politicians-of-nauseating-hypocrisy-over-pay-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 304: UK GOVERNMENT IS IN BREACH OF PRISON OFFICERS’ RIGHTS SAYS INFLUENTIAL EUROPEAN COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-304-uk-government-is-in-breach-of-prison-officers-rights-says-influential-european-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ban on Prison Officers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland being able to take industrial action is a breach of their human rights, an influenti... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-304-uk-government-is-in-breach-of-prison-officers-rights-says-influential-european-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-304-uk-government-is-in-breach-of-prison-officers-rights-says-influential-european-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-304-uk-government-is-in-breach-of-prison-officers-rights-says-influential-european-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 028: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-028-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th March 2026 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSU... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-028-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-028-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-028-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 027: CIVIL SERVICE PENSION UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-027-civil-service-pension-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are informed by some members that where non-payment cases have been escalated in relationship to bereavement or terminal illness that lump sum paym... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-027-civil-service-pension-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-027-civil-service-pension-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-027-civil-service-pension-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 026: SECTION 127 CJA 1994, THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE OF SOCIAL RIGHTS AND THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-026-section-127-cja-1994-the-european-committee-of-social-rights-and-the-european-court-of-human-rights/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The&#160;European Committee of Social Rights&#160;(ECSR)&#160;monitors compliance with the European Social Charter, protecting social and economic human rights in Co... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-026-section-127-cja-1994-the-european-committee-of-social-rights-and-the-european-court-of-human-rights/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-026-section-127-cja-1994-the-european-committee-of-social-rights-and-the-european-court-of-human-rights/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-026-section-127-cja-1994-the-european-committee-of-social-rights-and-the-european-court-of-human-rights/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 025: SECTION 127 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PUBLIC ORDER ACT 1994</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-025-section-127-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached letter regarding the above which has been sent to the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice.
&#160;
Yours sincere... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-025-section-127-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-025-section-127-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-025-section-127-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 024: IMPOSED NHS PAY INCREASE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-024-imposed-nhs-pay-increase/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA, as one of the 14 trade unions on the NHS Staff Council, has agreed that there will be a campaign to register our disappointment with the impo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-024-imposed-nhs-pay-increase/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-024-imposed-nhs-pay-increase/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-024-imposed-nhs-pay-increase/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 303: NHS PAY RISE IMPROVEMENT TALKS ARE VITAL, SAY UNIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-303-nhs-pay-rise-improvement-talks-are-vital-say-unions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Government must improve on its inadequate 3.3% pay rise for NHS staff by&#160;putting&#160;significant extra funding into long-delayed pay restructure talks... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-303-nhs-pay-rise-improvement-talks-are-vital-say-unions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-303-nhs-pay-rise-improvement-talks-are-vital-say-unions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-303-nhs-pay-rise-improvement-talks-are-vital-say-unions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>John McDonnell Pension Compensation Questions</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/john-mcdonnell-pension-compensation-questions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On the 17th March John McDonnell MP Labour Hayes and Harlington and POA honorary life member asked the&#160;Minister&#160;for the&#160;Cabinet&#160;Office, what assessmen... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/john-mcdonnell-pension-compensation-questions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/john-mcdonnell-pension-compensation-questions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/john-mcdonnell-pension-compensation-questions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 023: RIGHT TO STRIKE CAMPAIGN – POSTCARD ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-023-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of our ongoing Campaign to have our Right to Strike Reinstated, the POA will shortly be distributing pre-printed postcards to all our members.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-023-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-023-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-023-right-to-strike-campaign-postcard-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC 022: SUPPORT FOR “TOGETHER MARCH” SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-022-support-for-together-march-saturday-28th-march-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have previously circulated information that we support the above demonstration, and I am now writing to you again to encourage our members to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-022-support-for-together-march-saturday-28th-march-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-022-support-for-together-march-saturday-28th-march-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-022-support-for-together-march-saturday-28th-march-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC 021: OPEN LETTER – COST OF LIVING PAYMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-021-open-letter-cost-of-living-payment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached letter regarding the above which has been sent to the Deputy Prime Minister.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-021-open-letter-cost-of-living-payment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-021-open-letter-cost-of-living-payment/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/poa-circ-021-open-letter-cost-of-living-payment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 020: TUC EMPHASIS ON PREVENTION AND PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE AT WORK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-020-tuc-emphasis-on-prevention-and-protection-from-violence-at-work/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prevention and protection from violence at work is a Health and Safety focus for the TUC this year, thanks to a push at Congress 2025.
In order to in... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-020-tuc-emphasis-on-prevention-and-protection-from-violence-at-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-020-tuc-emphasis-on-prevention-and-protection-from-violence-at-work/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-020-tuc-emphasis-on-prevention-and-protection-from-violence-at-work/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: THANKS FROM THE SNC CHAIR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-thanks-from-the-snc-chair/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I want to extend my sincere thanks to all of you for your continued support and for the trust you’ve placed in me. Being re-elected to the position of... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-thanks-from-the-snc-chair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-thanks-from-the-snc-chair/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-thanks-from-the-snc-chair/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WORKERS&#39; MEMORIAL DAY - TUESDAY 28 APRIL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/workers-memorial-day-tuesday-28-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Workers&#39; Memorial Day
It&#39;s seven weeks to go until Workers&#39; Memorial Day (Tuesday 28 April).&#160;Below is some information for reps.
&#160;
Map of events
S... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/workers-memorial-day-tuesday-28-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/workers-memorial-day-tuesday-28-april/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/workers-memorial-day-tuesday-28-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 019: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-019-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th February 2026 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;ENCL... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-019-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-019-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-019-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: SNC CHAIR ELECTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-snc-chair-election/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Circ/01/2026 was issued on the 28th of January 2026, inviting candidates for the post of SNC Chair. Following the closing date of 26th February 2026, ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-snc-chair-election/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-snc-chair-election/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/scotland-re-snc-chair-election/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 018: YOUR NEW UNIFORM IS ON IT’S WAY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-018-your-new-uniform-is-on-it-s-way/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a full staff survey, various trials and talking to staff HMPPS have decided to move with the times and change the uniform. The last change o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-018-your-new-uniform-is-on-it-s-way/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-018-your-new-uniform-is-on-it-s-way/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-018-your-new-uniform-is-on-it-s-way/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 302: NHS EMPLOYERS MUST END POSTCODE LOTTERY ON FLEXIBLE WORKING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-302-nhs-employers-must-end-postcode-lottery-on-flexible-working/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA as one of the 18 Trade Unions representing NHS workers, strongly support NHS Leaders making flexible working the norm to deliver better patien... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-302-nhs-employers-must-end-postcode-lottery-on-flexible-working/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-302-nhs-employers-must-end-postcode-lottery-on-flexible-working/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-302-nhs-employers-must-end-postcode-lottery-on-flexible-working/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 301: PRISON OFFICERS DEMAND SAME TREATMENT AS MPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-301-prison-officers-demand-same-treatment-as-mps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison Officers are demanding the same treatment as MPs when it comes to pay.&#160;
This week The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) rec... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-301-prison-officers-demand-same-treatment-as-mps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-301-prison-officers-demand-same-treatment-as-mps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/pr-301-prison-officers-demand-same-treatment-as-mps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RE	HONORARY LIFE MEMBER JOHN RENTON MBE FORMER GENERAL SECRETARY SPOA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/re-honorary-life-member-john-renton-mbe-former-general-secretary-spoa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that I am writing to inform you of the passing of our Honorary Life Member and former SPOA General Secretary, John Renton on ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/re-honorary-life-member-john-renton-mbe-former-general-secretary-spoa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/re-honorary-life-member-john-renton-mbe-former-general-secretary-spoa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/re-honorary-life-member-john-renton-mbe-former-general-secretary-spoa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 017: DURHAM MINERS GALA AND TOLPUDDLE FESTIVAL 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-017-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Durham Miners Gala
This takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026. The POA have had a presence at the Gala for many years. It is a unique and inspiring sp... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-017-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-017-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-017-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 016: RULES AND CONSTITUTION 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-016-rules-and-constitution-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 10/2026 outlined how Trade Union Political Funds will operate in England, Wales and Scotland and that there would be no change in Norther... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-016-rules-and-constitution-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-016-rules-and-constitution-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/march/circ-016-rules-and-constitution-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 015: UPCOMING WORKSHOP - MANAGING STRESS AS A PRISON OFFICER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-015-upcoming-workshop-managing-stress-as-a-prison-officer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed a Workshop that you are invited to attend free of charge which, has been arranged by the POA in conjunction with Dr. Joanne Forsy... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-015-upcoming-workshop-managing-stress-as-a-prison-officer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-015-upcoming-workshop-managing-stress-as-a-prison-officer/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-015-upcoming-workshop-managing-stress-as-a-prison-officer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 March 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 014: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Pension Hardship - Temporary loans arrangements – England and Wale... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 013: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th February 2026 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;ENCL... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 012: CHECKING YOUR TAX</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-012-checking-your-tax/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In the last few years 3018 Members from the POA have had their tax checked using the specialist employee tax review service offered by The Tax Refund ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-012-checking-your-tax/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-012-checking-your-tax/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-012-checking-your-tax/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 300: THE GOVERNMENT MUST INTRODUCE A SECOND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL SAYS PRISON OFFICER&#39;S LEADERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-300-the-government-must-introduce-a-second-employment-rights-bill-says-prison-officers-leaders/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Union Leaders are calling on the UK Labour Government to bring in a 2nd Employment Rights Bill.
The call comes just a few months after the UK Gov... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-300-the-government-must-introduce-a-second-employment-rights-bill-says-prison-officers-leaders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-300-the-government-must-introduce-a-second-employment-rights-bill-says-prison-officers-leaders/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-300-the-government-must-introduce-a-second-employment-rights-bill-says-prison-officers-leaders/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 011: EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL 2</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-011-employment-rights-bill-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 62/2025 outlined the POA’s support for The Campaign for Trade Union Freedom and Strike Map’s call for an ‘Employment Rights Bill 2’.
The... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-011-employment-rights-bill-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-011-employment-rights-bill-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-011-employment-rights-bill-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RE: POLITICAL LEVY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/re-political-levy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the issuing of Branch Circular 10/2026 relating to the political levy, we have received several enquiries seeking clarification.
We hope th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/re-political-levy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/re-political-levy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/re-political-levy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 010: CHANGES TO THE POLITICAL FUND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-010-changes-to-the-political-fund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Employment Rights Act 2025 has changed how Trade Union Political Funds will operate in England, Wales and Scotland. There is no change in Northern... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-010-changes-to-the-political-fund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-010-changes-to-the-political-fund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-010-changes-to-the-political-fund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NHS Pay Award</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/nhs-pay-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NHS Pay Award
The Government has accepted the recommendation of the Agenda for Change Pay Review Body in respect of pay as part of a package.&#160; The Pa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/nhs-pay-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/nhs-pay-award/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/nhs-pay-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Pension Hardship - Temporary loans arrangements – England and Wales.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pension-hardship-temporary-loans-arrangements-england-and-wales/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In response&#160;to representations from the POA and other Civil Service unions about this scandal the Government is implementing a temporary loan scheme t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pension-hardship-temporary-loans-arrangements-england-and-wales/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pension-hardship-temporary-loans-arrangements-england-and-wales/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pension-hardship-temporary-loans-arrangements-england-and-wales/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 009: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th January 2026 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
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ENCLOS... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 299: REPORT OF AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION OF HMP WHITEMOOR ON 13th TO 23rd OCTOBER 2025 BY THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-299-report-of-an-unannounced-inspection-of-hmp-whitemoor-on-13th-to-23rd-october-2025-by-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA welcome the Report of an unannounced Inspection of HMP Whitemoor on 13th to 23rd October 2025 by the Chief Inspector of Prisons. Overall, this... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-299-report-of-an-unannounced-inspection-of-hmp-whitemoor-on-13th-to-23rd-october-2025-by-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-299-report-of-an-unannounced-inspection-of-hmp-whitemoor-on-13th-to-23rd-october-2025-by-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/pr-299-report-of-an-unannounced-inspection-of-hmp-whitemoor-on-13th-to-23rd-october-2025-by-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 008: POA COMMITTEE AND BRANCH AREA STRUCTURES – FEBRUARY 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-008-poa-committee-and-branch-area-structures-february-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the current Committee and Branch Area Structures for your information.
As always, I will continue to review the make-up of all c... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-008-poa-committee-and-branch-area-structures-february-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-008-poa-committee-and-branch-area-structures-february-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/circ-008-poa-committee-and-branch-area-structures-february-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>THE SCOTTISH ELECTION MUST BE A TURNING POINT FOR SCOTLAND’S PRISON SERVICE, SAYS UNION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/the-scottish-election-must-be-a-turning-point-for-scotland-s-prison-service-says-union/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The union representing Scotland’s 3500 Prison Officers is calling on the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election to be a turning point for Scotland’s cri... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/the-scottish-election-must-be-a-turning-point-for-scotland-s-prison-service-says-union/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/the-scottish-election-must-be-a-turning-point-for-scotland-s-prison-service-says-union/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/february/the-scottish-election-must-be-a-turning-point-for-scotland-s-prison-service-says-union/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 February 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 298: POA COMMENT ON THE JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT INTO “ENDING THE CYCLE OF REOFFENDING”</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-298-poa-comment-on-the-justice-committee-report-into-ending-the-cycle-of-reoffending/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Commenting on the outcome of the Report from the House of Commons Justice Committee into “Ending the Cycle of Reoffending” Steve Gillan, General Secre... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-298-poa-comment-on-the-justice-committee-report-into-ending-the-cycle-of-reoffending/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-298-poa-comment-on-the-justice-committee-report-into-ending-the-cycle-of-reoffending/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-298-poa-comment-on-the-justice-committee-report-into-ending-the-cycle-of-reoffending/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 007: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th January 2026 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 006: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JANUARY 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
New Pension Provider CAPITA
The POA regularly meet with Cabinet Offi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 097: RETIRED PRISON OFFICERS HIT BY FAILING PENSION SCHEME ADMINISTRATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-097-retired-prison-officers-hit-by-failing-pension-scheme-administration/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Retiring Prison Officers are being left in a state of financial and emotional distress because of the failure of private pension administrators, Capit... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-097-retired-prison-officers-hit-by-failing-pension-scheme-administration/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-097-retired-prison-officers-hit-by-failing-pension-scheme-administration/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-097-retired-prison-officers-hit-by-failing-pension-scheme-administration/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 005: PENSIONS – UPDATE POA CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-005-pensions-update-poa-calls-for-urgent-action-on-civil-service-pensions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of a NTUC joint trade unions, the POA has written to the Cabinet Office calling for urgent and effective action to address continuing failures... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-005-pensions-update-poa-calls-for-urgent-action-on-civil-service-pensions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-005-pensions-update-poa-calls-for-urgent-action-on-civil-service-pensions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-005-pensions-update-poa-calls-for-urgent-action-on-civil-service-pensions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 004: GFTU SURVEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-004-gftu-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU), of which the POA are an affiliate, launched a Survey for Workers’ Voices on Trade Union Education on 19... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-004-gftu-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-004-gftu-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-004-gftu-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 296: POA WELCOME COURT RULING ON PAVA SPRAY IN YCS ESTATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-296-poa-welcome-court-ruling-on-pava-spray-in-ycs-estate/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Today a Ruling was published which retains the use of PAVA incapacitant spray within the Youth Custody Prisons in England and Wales.
The Howard Leagu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-296-poa-welcome-court-ruling-on-pava-spray-in-ycs-estate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-296-poa-welcome-court-ruling-on-pava-spray-in-ycs-estate/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/pr-296-poa-welcome-court-ruling-on-pava-spray-in-ycs-estate/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 003: YOUNG MEMBERS CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-003-young-members-consultative-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With reference to POA Circular 54/2025, the Consultative Committee has now been formed, and their first meeting took place on 12th and 13th January 20... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-003-young-members-consultative-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-003-young-members-consultative-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-003-young-members-consultative-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 002: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23rd December 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
MICK PIMBLETDeputy General Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Take part in a research initiative examining the implementation of structured risk assessment tools for violence or offending in mental health, forensic, and criminal justice contexts.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/take-part-in-a-research-initiative-examining-the-implementation-of-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending-in-mental-health-forensic-and-criminal-justice-contexts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Take part in an international research initiative examining the implementation of structured risk assessment tools for violence or offending in mental... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/take-part-in-a-research-initiative-examining-the-implementation-of-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending-in-mental-health-forensic-and-criminal-justice-contexts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/take-part-in-a-research-initiative-examining-the-implementation-of-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending-in-mental-health-forensic-and-criminal-justice-contexts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/take-part-in-a-research-initiative-examining-the-implementation-of-structured-risk-assessment-tools-for-violence-or-offending-in-mental-health-forensic-and-criminal-justice-contexts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC 001: TUC LGBT+ CONFERENCE – 25TH - 26TH JUNE 2026  THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON METROPOLE, BRIGHTON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/poa-circ-001-tuc-lgbtplus-conference-25th-26th-june-2026-the-doubletree-by-hilton-metropole-brighton/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are entitled to send 10 delegates to the TUC LGBT+ Conference which will be held at The Doubletree by Hilton Metropole, Brighton. Three of our... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/poa-circ-001-tuc-lgbtplus-conference-25th-26th-june-2026-the-doubletree-by-hilton-metropole-brighton/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/poa-circ-001-tuc-lgbtplus-conference-25th-26th-june-2026-the-doubletree-by-hilton-metropole-brighton/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2026/january/poa-circ-001-tuc-lgbtplus-conference-25th-26th-june-2026-the-doubletree-by-hilton-metropole-brighton/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 January 2026 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 089: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE DECEMBER 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-089-national-chair-update-december-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
EXEMPTION FOR OVERSEES RECRUITS
I am pleased to announce that the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-089-national-chair-update-december-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-089-national-chair-update-december-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-089-national-chair-update-december-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 088: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-088-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10th December 2025 for your information.
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-088-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-088-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-088-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 295: POA SECURE EXEMPTION FOR OVERSEAS RECRUITS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/pr-295-poa-secure-exemption-for-overseas-recruits/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Since changes to the salary thresholds were introduced in July 2025 by the Government the Prison Service stood to lose over 2500 overseas recruits, ma... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/pr-295-poa-secure-exemption-for-overseas-recruits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/pr-295-poa-secure-exemption-for-overseas-recruits/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/pr-295-poa-secure-exemption-for-overseas-recruits/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 087: TEMPORARY EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE IMMIGRATION RULES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-087-temporary-exemption-to-certain-aspects-of-the-immigration-rules/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have worked tirelessly behind the scenes after the new immigration rules were enacted in July 2025. We have been in dialogue consistently with... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-087-temporary-exemption-to-certain-aspects-of-the-immigration-rules/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-087-temporary-exemption-to-certain-aspects-of-the-immigration-rules/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-087-temporary-exemption-to-certain-aspects-of-the-immigration-rules/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>STAYING AHEAD OF RISK - INSIGHTS FROM THE 36TH NATIONAL HAZARDS CONFERENCE 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/staying-ahead-of-risk-insights-from-the-36th-national-hazards-conference-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As the world continues to navigate increasing complexity in industrial operations and energy transitions, the need for robust process safety framework... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/staying-ahead-of-risk-insights-from-the-36th-national-hazards-conference-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/staying-ahead-of-risk-insights-from-the-36th-national-hazards-conference-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/staying-ahead-of-risk-insights-from-the-36th-national-hazards-conference-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>A REVIEW OF POA SUCCESS IN 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/a-review-of-poa-success-in-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In 2025, the POA achieved several important advances, reflecting its growing influence and our capacity to secure real improvements for our members in... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/a-review-of-poa-success-in-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/a-review-of-poa-success-in-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/a-review-of-poa-success-in-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>ALL CHANGE ALL CHANGE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/all-change-all-change/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As I reflect on yet another crisis-ridden year for the Prison Service, I must show my appreciation for the dedicated and relentless work that the NEC,... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/all-change-all-change/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/all-change-all-change/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/all-change-all-change/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 086: THE LATE PAT BURGESS - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-086-the-late-pat-burgess-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member Pat Burgess, who passed away on Wednesday 10 December &#160;2025 &#160;fo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-086-the-late-pat-burgess-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-086-the-late-pat-burgess-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-086-the-late-pat-burgess-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA Scotland Conference Report Day 1</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/poa-scotland-conference-report-day-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see attached the&#160;POA Scotland Conference Report - Day 1... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/poa-scotland-conference-report-day-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/poa-scotland-conference-report-day-1/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/poa-scotland-conference-report-day-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 085: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): 16–19 FEB 2026 - QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-085-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-feb-2026-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-085-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-feb-2026-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-085-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-feb-2026-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-085-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-feb-2026-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                <item>
                    <title>CIRC 084: TUC DISABLED WORKER’S CONFERENCE – 19TH - 20TH MAY 2026  BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-084-tuc-disabled-worker-s-conference-19th-20th-may-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are entitled to send 10 delegates to the TUC Disabled Worker’s Conference which will be held at The Bournemouth International Centre from 19th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-084-tuc-disabled-worker-s-conference-19th-20th-may-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-084-tuc-disabled-worker-s-conference-19th-20th-may-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-084-tuc-disabled-worker-s-conference-19th-20th-may-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                <item>
                    <title>CIRC 083: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-083-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th November 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
EN... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-083-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-083-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-083-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                <item>
                    <title>CIRC 082: POA WELCOME CALLS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-082-poa-welcome-calls/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA are launching welcome calls to all new POA members this week.&#160;
How it works - when a new member joins POA, POAProtect will call the member on our... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-082-poa-welcome-calls/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-082-poa-welcome-calls/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/december/circ-082-poa-welcome-calls/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 December 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                <item>
                    <title>CIRC 081: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-081-national-chair-update-november-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Pay Submissions 
Both written and oral Pay Submissions on behalf ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-081-national-chair-update-november-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-081-national-chair-update-november-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-081-national-chair-update-november-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                <item>
                    <title>CIRC 080: PENSIONS - UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-080-pensions-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please note the following information shared with POA by Capita/Cabinet Office this morning.&#160;
From 1st December 2025, Capita will become the administ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-080-pensions-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-080-pensions-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-080-pensions-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 079: TUC BLACK WORKER’S CONFERENCE – 24TH -26TH APRIL 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-079-tuc-black-worker-s-conference-24th-26th-april-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are entitled to send 10 delegates to the TUC Black Worker’s Conference which will be held at The Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemou... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-079-tuc-black-worker-s-conference-24th-26th-april-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-079-tuc-black-worker-s-conference-24th-26th-april-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-079-tuc-black-worker-s-conference-24th-26th-april-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 078: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-078-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th November 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSUR... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-078-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-078-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-078-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 077: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026  12th -14th MAY 2026 – WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-077-poa-annual-conference-2026-12th-14th-may-2026-welcome-building-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Conference for 2026 is scheduled to be held on the above dates at the Welcome Building, Eastbourne and will be THREE days duration.
Branch... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-077-poa-annual-conference-2026-12th-14th-may-2026-welcome-building-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-077-poa-annual-conference-2026-12th-14th-may-2026-welcome-building-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-077-poa-annual-conference-2026-12th-14th-may-2026-welcome-building-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 294: PRISON OFFICERS&#39; ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS JUSTICE SELECT COMMITTEE REPORT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-294-prison-officers-association-responds-to-the-house-of-commons-justice-select-committee-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Responding to the Report on &quot;Ending the Cycle of Re-offending&quot; by the House of Commons Justice Select Committee the General Secretary of the Prison Of... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-294-prison-officers-association-responds-to-the-house-of-commons-justice-select-committee-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-294-prison-officers-association-responds-to-the-house-of-commons-justice-select-committee-report/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-294-prison-officers-association-responds-to-the-house-of-commons-justice-select-committee-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 293: OVERCROWDED, UNDERSTAFFED PRISON SYSTEM IN CRISIS NEW REPORT FINDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-293-overcrowded-understaffed-prison-system-in-crisis-new-report-finds/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The UK’s Prison Officers feel undervalued, stressed, have low morale and are frequently exposed to abuse, violence and aggression in an understaffed a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-293-overcrowded-understaffed-prison-system-in-crisis-new-report-finds/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-293-overcrowded-understaffed-prison-system-in-crisis-new-report-finds/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-293-overcrowded-understaffed-prison-system-in-crisis-new-report-finds/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 076: YOUNG TRADE UNIONISTS’ MAY DAY BRIGADE TO CUBA 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-076-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of the POA International work which has been approved by Annual Conference, Cuba solidarity have invited the POA to send young trade unionists... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-076-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-076-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-076-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CARE study questionnaire - request for participants</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/care-study-questionnaire-request-for-participants/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Researchers from the University of Bath and UCL are conducting a study exploring the experiences of prison staff who have experienced challenging or d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/care-study-questionnaire-request-for-participants/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/care-study-questionnaire-request-for-participants/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/care-study-questionnaire-request-for-participants/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 075: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-075-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 22nd October 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
MICK PIMBLETTDeputy General Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-075-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-075-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-075-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 074: POA WRITTEN PAY SUBMISSIONS 2026/27</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-074-poa-written-pay-submissions-202627/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed a copy of the POA Written Pay Submissions covering Public Sector Prisons in England and Wales for 2026/27. The remit group covers... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-074-poa-written-pay-submissions-202627/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-074-poa-written-pay-submissions-202627/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-074-poa-written-pay-submissions-202627/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE SCOTTISH CONFERENCE 2025 – CHARITY FUNDRAISER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2025-charity-fundraiser/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have just returned from our annual conference last week in Peebles, and it was a very successful and interesting event, with an agenda of 106 motio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2025-charity-fundraiser/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2025-charity-fundraiser/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2025-charity-fundraiser/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 073: POA RETIREMENT AGE SURVEY – MEMBER ACTION REQUIRED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-073-poa-retirement-age-survey-member-action-required/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has recently completed a comprehensive survey of all members across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland regarding the issue of retirement age... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-073-poa-retirement-age-survey-member-action-required/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-073-poa-retirement-age-survey-member-action-required/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-073-poa-retirement-age-survey-member-action-required/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 072: ARTICLE 2 INVESTIGATIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-072-article-2-investigations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC have recently noted the increase in Article 2 Investigations in establishments. Article 2 investigations are inquiries triggered when the stat... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-072-article-2-investigations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-072-article-2-investigations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/circ-072-article-2-investigations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 292: NEWS FROM POA: ON ‘WORLD STRESS AWARENESS DAY’ PRISON OFFICERS DEMAND CHANGE TO &#39;COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE&#39; RETIREMENT AGE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-292-news-from-poa-on-world-stress-awareness-day-prison-officers-demand-change-to-completely-unacceptable-retirement-age/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The results of a survey of the UKs Prison Officers has called for immediate action to address the unjust retirement age of staff working in dangerous,... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-292-news-from-poa-on-world-stress-awareness-day-prison-officers-demand-change-to-completely-unacceptable-retirement-age/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-292-news-from-poa-on-world-stress-awareness-day-prison-officers-demand-change-to-completely-unacceptable-retirement-age/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/november/pr-292-news-from-poa-on-world-stress-awareness-day-prison-officers-demand-change-to-completely-unacceptable-retirement-age/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 November 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S CIRC:004: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/hs-circ004-personal-protective-equipment-ppe/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have recently been in talks with HMPPS Health &amp;amp; Safety staff over the dates on the PPE which is used for cell removal.
As a matter of urgency ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/hs-circ004-personal-protective-equipment-ppe/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/hs-circ004-personal-protective-equipment-ppe/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/hs-circ004-personal-protective-equipment-ppe/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 070: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-070-national-chair-update-october-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;&#160;
THE LATE FINLAY SPRATT - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER 
It is with great ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-070-national-chair-update-october-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-070-national-chair-update-october-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-070-national-chair-update-october-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: “Crisis Point Reached” - new report exposes the extent of Scotland’s Prison’s Crisis</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-crisis-point-reached-new-report-exposes-the-extent-of-scotland-s-prison-s-crisis/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A stark new report published today by the Prison Officers’ Association, the union representing Scotland’s 4000 front line Prison Staff, has laid bare ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-crisis-point-reached-new-report-exposes-the-extent-of-scotland-s-prison-s-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-crisis-point-reached-new-report-exposes-the-extent-of-scotland-s-prison-s-crisis/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-crisis-point-reached-new-report-exposes-the-extent-of-scotland-s-prison-s-crisis/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 069: THE LATE JOHN SUTCLIFFE – FORMER ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-069-the-late-john-sutcliffe-former-assistant-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of former Assistant General Secretary, John Sutcliffe, who passed away on Thursday 23 O... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-069-the-late-john-sutcliffe-former-assistant-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-069-the-late-john-sutcliffe-former-assistant-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-069-the-late-john-sutcliffe-former-assistant-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 291: POA RESPONSE TO THE STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR JUSTICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-291-poa-response-to-the-statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-justice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Commenting on the statement made by David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Justice, Steve Gillan General Secretary of the Prison Officers&#39; Association... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-291-poa-response-to-the-statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-justice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-291-poa-response-to-the-statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-justice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-291-poa-response-to-the-statement-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-justice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 068: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE  RELEASE IN ERROR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-068-general-secretary-update-release-in-error/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 24th October 2025 a prisoner was released in error from HMP Chelmsford. The NEC determined that we would not do any media interviews until such tim... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-068-general-secretary-update-release-in-error/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-068-general-secretary-update-release-in-error/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-068-general-secretary-update-release-in-error/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 290: COMMENTING ON THE LATEST INSPECTION REPORT AT HMP LEEDS A SPOKESPERSON FOR THE PRISON OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION SAID:</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-290-commenting-on-the-latest-inspection-report-at-hmp-leeds-a-spokesperson-for-the-prison-officers-association-said/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[“The issues highlighted at HMP Leeds are a prime example of the crisis our members are having to cope with across the Prison Estate. 
At Leeds:

78... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-290-commenting-on-the-latest-inspection-report-at-hmp-leeds-a-spokesperson-for-the-prison-officers-association-said/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-290-commenting-on-the-latest-inspection-report-at-hmp-leeds-a-spokesperson-for-the-prison-officers-association-said/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/pr-290-commenting-on-the-latest-inspection-report-at-hmp-leeds-a-spokesperson-for-the-prison-officers-association-said/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE TUSSELL TRUST FOODBANK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-re-tussell-trust-foodbank/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With it being just over 2 weeks until Scottish conference, I am just writing to gently remind everyone of the collection for the Trussell Trust foodba... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-re-tussell-trust-foodbank/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-re-tussell-trust-foodbank/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/scotland-re-tussell-trust-foodbank/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 066: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-066-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 24th September 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;&#160;
ENCLOS... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-066-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-066-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-066-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 064 ADDENDUM: WOMEN’S TUC CONFERENCE: 4 – 6 MARCH 2026 BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-addendum-women-s-tuc-conference-4-6-march-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ADDENDUM
Please note the Women TUC Conference 2026 will be held at the Bournemouth International Centre from 4 – 6 March 2026 and not Congress House ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-addendum-women-s-tuc-conference-4-6-march-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-addendum-women-s-tuc-conference-4-6-march-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-addendum-women-s-tuc-conference-4-6-march-2026-bournemouth-international-centre/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 064: WOMEN’S TUC CONFERENCE: 4TH – 6TH MARCH 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-women-s-tuc-conference-4th-6th-march-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[TUC CONGRESS HOUSE, GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON WC1B 3LS
The POA are entitled to send 10 delegates to the Women’s TUC Conference which will be held ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-women-s-tuc-conference-4th-6th-march-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-women-s-tuc-conference-4th-6th-march-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/circ-064-women-s-tuc-conference-4th-6th-march-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>UK PRISON CRISIS: IT SIMPLY CAN NO LONGER BE IGNORED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/uk-prison-crisis-it-simply-can-no-longer-be-ignored/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has long warned, and has been on record stating, that the UK prison system is now in a state of permacrisis marking a significant failure of l... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/uk-prison-crisis-it-simply-can-no-longer-be-ignored/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/uk-prison-crisis-it-simply-can-no-longer-be-ignored/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/uk-prison-crisis-it-simply-can-no-longer-be-ignored/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>THANKS TO YOU ALL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/thanks-to-you-all/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I have always thought that leading the POA as your National Chair has been the honour of my life. I know I am in such a privileged position and would ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/thanks-to-you-all/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/thanks-to-you-all/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/thanks-to-you-all/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>DO YOU CALL THIS EQUALITY?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/do-you-call-this-equality/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall NEC recalls women who stood together
Fifty years ago, Icelandic women stopped work for a day to protest against gender inequality.
O... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/do-you-call-this-equality/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/do-you-call-this-equality/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/do-you-call-this-equality/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC BLACK WORKERS’ CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-black-workers-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA was proudly represented at the Black Workers’ Conference organised by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This year’s theme, “Educate, Agitate, Or... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-black-workers-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-black-workers-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-black-workers-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC LGBT+ CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It was a pleasure to have a delegation of six people attend the TUC LGBT+ conference. Everyone found it a positive experience, as outlined in their co... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>INTENTIONAL SPITTING IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE AND SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/intentional-spitting-is-a-criminal-offence-and-should-be-reported-to-the-police/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Spitting at others is widely recognised as a highly disrespectful and aggressive act. Within the prison environment, it is classified as a form of ass... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/intentional-spitting-is-a-criminal-offence-and-should-be-reported-to-the-police/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/intentional-spitting-is-a-criminal-offence-and-should-be-reported-to-the-police/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/intentional-spitting-is-a-criminal-offence-and-should-be-reported-to-the-police/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>INCIDENTS, ACCIDENTS AND ASSAULTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/incidents-accidents-and-assaults/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you are involved in an incident/accident or are assaulted at work, do you know what to do about it, and what should be done following it?
Here is ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/incidents-accidents-and-assaults/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/incidents-accidents-and-assaults/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/incidents-accidents-and-assaults/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 October 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall NEC reports on prison officers and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health con... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/october/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 063: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-063-national-chair-update-september-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
New president for TUC
It gives me great pleasure to announce to t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-063-national-chair-update-september-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-063-national-chair-update-september-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-063-national-chair-update-september-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 062: EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL 2</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-062-employment-rights-bill-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As the Employment Rights Bill completes its parliamentary journey, all eyes are on the Tory and Liberal Democrat amendments made to the Bill in the Ho... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-062-employment-rights-bill-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-062-employment-rights-bill-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-062-employment-rights-bill-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 061: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-061-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th September 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-061-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-061-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-061-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA General Secretary Steve Gillan is elected  as the TUC President for 2025 - 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-is-elected-as-the-tuc-president-for-2025-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA General Secretary Steve Gillan is elected as the TUC President for 2025 - 2026... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-is-elected-as-the-tuc-president-for-2025-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-is-elected-as-the-tuc-president-for-2025-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-is-elected-as-the-tuc-president-for-2025-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Prisons &#39;still have far too many inside&#39;</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-prisons-still-have-far-too-many-inside/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Overcrowding is the biggest issue in Scotland&#39;s prisons, the prison officers&#39; union has said. Story by Craig Paton... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-prisons-still-have-far-too-many-inside/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-prisons-still-have-far-too-many-inside/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-prisons-still-have-far-too-many-inside/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Union Plea on Prison Crowding</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-union-plea-on-prison-crowding/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Union plea on prison crowding | The Press and Journal | Craig Paton:&#160;Overcrowding is the biggest issue in Scotland&#39;s prisons, the prison officers&#39; uni... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-union-plea-on-prison-crowding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-union-plea-on-prison-crowding/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/scotland-union-plea-on-prison-crowding/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 060: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-060-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th August 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-060-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-060-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-060-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA give evidence to the inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish prisons</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-give-evidence-to-the-inquiry-into-the-harm-caused-by-substance-misuse-in-scottish-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch on YouTube:... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-give-evidence-to-the-inquiry-into-the-harm-caused-by-substance-misuse-in-scottish-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-give-evidence-to-the-inquiry-into-the-harm-caused-by-substance-misuse-in-scottish-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/poa-give-evidence-to-the-inquiry-into-the-harm-caused-by-substance-misuse-in-scottish-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Tackling Sexual Harassment | TUC Congress 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/tackling-sexual-harassment-tuc-congress-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch on YouTube:... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/tackling-sexual-harassment-tuc-congress-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/tackling-sexual-harassment-tuc-congress-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/tackling-sexual-harassment-tuc-congress-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 289: STEVE GILLAN, GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE POA APPOINTED AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE TUC</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/pr-289-steve-gillan-general-secretary-of-the-poa-appointed-as-the-next-president-of-the-tuc/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Steve Gillan has been chosen to lead the TUC for the next year. The first General Secretary of the POA to be chosen for this prestigious position, tes... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/pr-289-steve-gillan-general-secretary-of-the-poa-appointed-as-the-next-president-of-the-tuc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/pr-289-steve-gillan-general-secretary-of-the-poa-appointed-as-the-next-president-of-the-tuc/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/pr-289-steve-gillan-general-secretary-of-the-poa-appointed-as-the-next-president-of-the-tuc/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 059: CHESTERTON GRANT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-059-chesterton-grant/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Chesterton Grant have been working alongside the POA for over two years, and through our personalised landing pages and their attendance at wellbeing ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-059-chesterton-grant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-059-chesterton-grant/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-059-chesterton-grant/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 058: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE WORKSHOP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-058-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The above workshop will be held from Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 November 2025 at the Quorn Grange Hotel, Wood Lane, Quorn, Loughborough.&#160;
The following... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-058-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-058-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/september/circ-058-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 September 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 057: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE AUGUST 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-057-national-chair-update-august-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Trial of Taser
The Government have announced that NTRG will trial th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-057-national-chair-update-august-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-057-national-chair-update-august-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-057-national-chair-update-august-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 056: POA DIARY 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-056-poa-diary-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence on 8th September 2025. Retired members will receive their diary with the Autumn issue of Gatel... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-056-poa-diary-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-056-poa-diary-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-056-poa-diary-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 055: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-055-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 13th August 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-055-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-055-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-055-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 054: YOUNG MEMBERS CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-054-young-members-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At Annual Conference 2025, the following Motion was carried.
The POA update the criteria for a young member from the current age of 30 to the age of ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-054-young-members-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-054-young-members-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-054-young-members-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>BBC Scotland: The difficulties of organised crime gangs currently in Scotland’s prisons</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/bbc-scotland-the-difficulties-of-organised-crime-gangs-currently-in-scotland-s-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Phil Fairlie, Assistant General Secretary for POA Scotland on the difficulties of organised crime gangs currently in Scotland’s prisons... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/bbc-scotland-the-difficulties-of-organised-crime-gangs-currently-in-scotland-s-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/bbc-scotland-the-difficulties-of-organised-crime-gangs-currently-in-scotland-s-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/bbc-scotland-the-difficulties-of-organised-crime-gangs-currently-in-scotland-s-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 053: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-053-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23rd July 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOS... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-053-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-053-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-053-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S CIRC 001: TUC HEALTH &amp; SAFETY REPS SURVEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/hs-circ-001-tuc-health-safety-reps-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Every two years the TUC survey Union Health &amp;amp; Safety reps to help them understand reps’ experiences, the risks of work and what reps want them to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/hs-circ-001-tuc-health-safety-reps-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/hs-circ-001-tuc-health-safety-reps-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/hs-circ-001-tuc-health-safety-reps-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 052: ELECTION RESULT  NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE X 2 ELECTION 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-052-election-result-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the Certificate of Result from Civica Election Services.
It confirms that DAVE FERRY has been elected to NEC position 1 from 14t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-052-election-result-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-052-election-result-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-052-election-result-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 051: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT):   20-23 OCTOBER 2025 - QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-051-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-20-23-october-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-051-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-20-23-october-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-051-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-20-23-october-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/circ-051-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-20-23-october-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 288: “THE GOVERNMENT MUST ACT URGENTLY” AS 85 ASSAULTS PER DAY ARE CARRIED OUT ON PRISON STAFF SAYS UNION LEADER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/pr-288-the-government-must-act-urgently-as-85-assaults-per-day-are-carried-out-on-prison-staff-says-union-leader/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Violence and exposure to traumatic incidents is a daily experience for Prison Officers in England and Wales and the situation is getting worse accordi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/pr-288-the-government-must-act-urgently-as-85-assaults-per-day-are-carried-out-on-prison-staff-says-union-leader/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/pr-288-the-government-must-act-urgently-as-85-assaults-per-day-are-carried-out-on-prison-staff-says-union-leader/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/august/pr-288-the-government-must-act-urgently-as-85-assaults-per-day-are-carried-out-on-prison-staff-says-union-leader/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 August 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 050: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-050-general-secretary-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It has been a while since I last did an update. I recognise the National Chair Mark Fairhurst does a monthly update so there is little point in being ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-050-general-secretary-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-050-general-secretary-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-050-general-secretary-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 287: UNION WELCOMES TASER TRIAL IN PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-287-union-welcomes-taser-trial-in-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The union representing the UK&#39;s 35,000 prison officers has welcomed the trial introduction of tasers in prisons.&#160;&#160;
The move comes against a backdrop ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-287-union-welcomes-taser-trial-in-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-287-union-welcomes-taser-trial-in-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-287-union-welcomes-taser-trial-in-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 286: HUGE VICTORY FOR UNION MEMBERS AT GATWICK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-286-huge-victory-for-union-members-at-gatwick/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Detention Custody Officers at the Gatwick Immigration Removal Centres are celebrating a major victory following the outcome of an employment tribunal ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-286-huge-victory-for-union-members-at-gatwick/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-286-huge-victory-for-union-members-at-gatwick/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-286-huge-victory-for-union-members-at-gatwick/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 049: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-049-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 9th July 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSU... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-049-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-049-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-049-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>HEALTH &amp; SAFETY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/health-safety-consultative-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall NEC reports on the work of the Health &amp;amp; Safety Consultative Committee
The Health &amp;amp; Safety Consultative Committee (H&amp;amp;SCC) ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/health-safety-consultative-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/health-safety-consultative-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/health-safety-consultative-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/hs-protecting-those-who-protect-us/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The provision of PPE in prisons must not be an afterthought, says HMP Send’s Gary Milsom-James
Every day, prison officers’ step into environments fra... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/hs-protecting-those-who-protect-us/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/hs-protecting-those-who-protect-us/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/hs-protecting-those-who-protect-us/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SCOTLAND’S PRISONS ARE AT BREAKING POINT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-scotland-s-prisons-are-at-breaking-point/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There’s no sugarcoating it; Scotland’s prison system is in crisis. Overcrowding is at record levels, staffing is dangerously low, and violence is on t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-scotland-s-prisons-are-at-breaking-point/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-scotland-s-prisons-are-at-breaking-point/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-scotland-s-prisons-are-at-breaking-point/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: ANDY HOGG: 30 APRIL 1961 - 9 MARCH 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-andy-hogg-30-april-1961-9-march-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[HONORARY LIFE MEMBER, EX-ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY
ANDY HOGG: 30 APRIL 1961 - 9 MARCH 2025
For those of you who didn’t know Andy Hogg, he was the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-andy-hogg-30-april-1961-9-march-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-andy-hogg-30-april-1961-9-march-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/scotland-andy-hogg-30-april-1961-9-march-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/annual-conference-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Positivity was high among POA delegates in Eastbourne as they discussed topics around the theme of ‘Control not Chaos&#39;
The POA Conference was held in... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/annual-conference-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/annual-conference-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/annual-conference-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>THINGS MUST CHANGE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/things-must-change/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I was informed that there had been a serious assault on staff within the Separation Centre at HMP Frankland. Details at that time were still to emerge... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/things-must-change/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/things-must-change/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/things-must-change/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>REPORTING ON TUBERCULOSIS (TB)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/reporting-on-tuberculosis-tb/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With incidents of the disease on the rise, you should know what symptoms to look out for and how to respond
The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases wit... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/reporting-on-tuberculosis-tb/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/reporting-on-tuberculosis-tb/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/reporting-on-tuberculosis-tb/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 285: HMP PENTONVILLE INSPECTION REPORT EXPOSES THE CRISIS IN THE UK’S JAILS SAYS UNION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-285-hmp-pentonville-inspection-report-exposes-the-crisis-in-the-uk-s-jails-says-union/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The appalling state of HMP Pentonville is one of the clearest examples of the crisis facing the country’s prisons a union leader has said.&#160;
The lates... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-285-hmp-pentonville-inspection-report-exposes-the-crisis-in-the-uk-s-jails-says-union/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-285-hmp-pentonville-inspection-report-exposes-the-crisis-in-the-uk-s-jails-says-union/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/pr-285-hmp-pentonville-inspection-report-exposes-the-crisis-in-the-uk-s-jails-says-union/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 048: National Chair Update july 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-048-national-chair-update-july-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Changes to Immigration status and Oversees RecruitsAny oversees recru... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-048-national-chair-update-july-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-048-national-chair-update-july-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-048-national-chair-update-july-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 047: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-047-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA, you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-047-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-047-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-047-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 046: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-046-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th June 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-046-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-046-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-046-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 045: ANNUAL CONFERENCE  2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 41/2024.
Please note Annual Conference will be held in the Welcome Building, Eastbourne on:

TUESDAY 12 - THURSDAY 14 MAY 2... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 044: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026  INCENTIVES AND AWARDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-044-annual-conference-2026-incentives-and-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has a proud history of recognising the hard work and dedication of members.&#160; In 2001, Conference established the incentives and awards policy ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-044-annual-conference-2026-incentives-and-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-044-annual-conference-2026-incentives-and-awards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/july/circ-044-annual-conference-2026-incentives-and-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 July 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 043: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE x 2 ELECTION -2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-043-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 028/2025 promulgated the timetable for the above election.
This Circular confirms the administrative arrangements, dealing with the foll... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-043-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-043-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-043-national-executive-committee-x-2-election-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 042: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JUNE 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Protective body armour review
HMPPS have confirmed the following:
F... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 041: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th June 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 040: NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL CHAIR AND NEC X 2</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-040-nominations-for-national-chair-and-nec-x-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 028/2025 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Friday 20th June 2025.
&#160;
There is ONE (1) position and 1 can... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-040-nominations-for-national-chair-and-nec-x-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-040-nominations-for-national-chair-and-nec-x-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-040-nominations-for-national-chair-and-nec-x-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 039: THE LATE TONY FREEL - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER  “TOAST TO TONY”</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-039-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member-toast-to-tony/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 30/2025 advised of the sad passing of Honorary Life Member, Tony Freel on Saturday 17 May 2025. Tony’s family have now informed me, that ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-039-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member-toast-to-tony/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-039-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member-toast-to-tony/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-039-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member-toast-to-tony/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Parliament petition for reducing retirement age</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/parliament-petition-for-reducing-retirement-age/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I am an officer and POA member at HMP Frankland. I was left horrified and upset by the attack on my friends and colleagues on 12th April 2025.I, like ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/parliament-petition-for-reducing-retirement-age/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/parliament-petition-for-reducing-retirement-age/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/parliament-petition-for-reducing-retirement-age/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA SCOTLAND SURVEY REPORT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/poa-scotland-survey-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA Scotland commissioned Unity Consulting Scotland to produce and analyze a survey of members and report on the findings.
The survey took place ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/poa-scotland-survey-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/poa-scotland-survey-report/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/poa-scotland-survey-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 038: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-038-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 21st May 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
MICK PIMBLETTDeputy General Secretary&#160;&#160; 
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
E... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-038-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-038-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-038-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 037: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2025  ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTIONS 74/2018 AND 44/2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-037-long-service-membership-badges-2025-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motions, members may apply for 10, 15, 20, and 30-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-037-long-service-membership-badges-2025-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-037-long-service-membership-badges-2025-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-037-long-service-membership-badges-2025-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 036: FREE INITIAL LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY FAMILY LAW MATTER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-036-free-initial-legal-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are delighted to announce another membership benefit from Lund Bennett. Lund Bennett are your dedicated Family Law solicitors for the POA. The... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-036-free-initial-legal-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-036-free-initial-legal-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-036-free-initial-legal-advice-on-any-family-law-matter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 035: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 284: PRISON OFFICERS ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON BODY ARMOUR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/pr-284-prison-officers-association-responds-to-government-announcement-on-body-armour/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA&#160;Deputy General Secretary, Mick Pimblett, said:
&quot;Our Prison staff work in some of the most hostile workplaces in Western Europe, which is why the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/pr-284-prison-officers-association-responds-to-government-announcement-on-body-armour/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/pr-284-prison-officers-association-responds-to-government-announcement-on-body-armour/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/pr-284-prison-officers-association-responds-to-government-announcement-on-body-armour/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S CIRC 003: LIFE EXPECTANCY OF PPE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-003-life-expectancy-of-ppe/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[1. Body armour 10 years.
2. Shields 5 years. 
3. Helmets can vary depending on which model, but the current version is recommended at 7 years, howev... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-003-life-expectancy-of-ppe/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-003-life-expectancy-of-ppe/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-003-life-expectancy-of-ppe/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S CIRC 002: FIRE SAFETY IN LAUNDRY ROOMS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-002-fire-safety-in-laundry-rooms/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached guidance for wing laundry rooms which has recently been distributed.
Please bring this to the attention of your Health &amp;amp; Saf... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-002-fire-safety-in-laundry-rooms/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-002-fire-safety-in-laundry-rooms/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/june/hs-circ-002-fire-safety-in-laundry-rooms/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 June 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 034: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
THE LATE TONY FREEL - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER 
It is with great sadness... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 283: PRISON OFFICERS ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO INDEPENDENT SENTENCING REVIEW</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-283-prison-officers-association-responds-to-independent-sentencing-review/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Responding to the report from Independent Sentencing Review chaired by former Lord Chancellor, David Gauke, Steve Gillan, General Secretary of the POA... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-283-prison-officers-association-responds-to-independent-sentencing-review/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-283-prison-officers-association-responds-to-independent-sentencing-review/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 033: CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-033-critical-incidents-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Recent statistics from the Prison Reform Trust Bromley Briefings show how prison safety has declined significantly over the last decade, with self-har... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-033-critical-incidents-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-033-critical-incidents-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-033-critical-incidents-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 032: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-032-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23rd April 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-032-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-032-nec-minutes/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-032-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 031: TRADES UNION CONGRESS 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-031-trades-union-congress-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the Special Delegates Conference in March 1996, the Executive informed delegates that they would be seeking &quot;two candidates&quot; nominated by br... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-031-trades-union-congress-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-031-trades-union-congress-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-031-trades-union-congress-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 030: THE LATE TONY FREEL - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-030-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member Tony Freel, who passed away on Saturday 17 May 2025.
Tony join... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-030-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-030-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-030-the-late-tony-freel-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 282: POA RESPONDS TO PRISONS MINISTER’S CONFERENCE SPEECH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-282-poa-responds-to-prisons-minister-s-conference-speech/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Responding to the speech made at the Prison Officers Association Conference by the Prisons Minister Lord Timpson, Steve Gillan, General Secretary of t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-282-poa-responds-to-prisons-minister-s-conference-speech/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-282-poa-responds-to-prisons-minister-s-conference-speech/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-282-poa-responds-to-prisons-minister-s-conference-speech/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Undercover In Britain&#39;s Prison Chaos I Times Investigates</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/undercover-in-britains-prison-chaos-i-times-investigates/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[An undercover journalist, from The Times, was hired at one of the country’s most dangerous jails and was then able to walk inside and interact with pr... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/undercover-in-britains-prison-chaos-i-times-investigates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/undercover-in-britains-prison-chaos-i-times-investigates/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/undercover-in-britains-prison-chaos-i-times-investigates/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA Annual Conference 2025: address by Gabriel Keaveny, Deputy General Secretary, POA Ireland.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-address-by-gabriel-keaveny-deputy-general-secretary-poa-ireland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Annual Conference 2025: address by Gabriel Keaveny, Deputy General Secretary, POA Ireland.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-address-by-gabriel-keaveny-deputy-general-secretary-poa-ireland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-address-by-gabriel-keaveny-deputy-general-secretary-poa-ireland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-address-by-gabriel-keaveny-deputy-general-secretary-poa-ireland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA Annual Conference 2025 - Mick Whelan – General Secretary ASLEF</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-mick-whelan-general-secretary-aslef/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Annual Conference 2025 - Mick Whelan – General Secretary ASLEF... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-mick-whelan-general-secretary-aslef/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-mick-whelan-general-secretary-aslef/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-mick-whelan-general-secretary-aslef/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA Annual Conference 2025 - Fraternal Address: Bryan Goodman, Honorary Life Member</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-fraternal-address-bryan-goodman-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Annual Conference 2025 - Fraternal Address: Bryan Goodman, Honorary Life Member... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-fraternal-address-bryan-goodman-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-fraternal-address-bryan-goodman-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-annual-conference-2025-fraternal-address-bryan-goodman-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 281: POA RESPONSE TO THE JUSTICE SECRETARY’S STATEMENT ON TACKLING THE PRISON OVERPOPULATION CRISIS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-281-poa-response-to-the-justice-secretary-s-statement-on-tackling-the-prison-overpopulation-crisis/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Commenting on the statement by the Justice Secretary on the Government’s response to the prison overcrowding crisis, Steve Gillan, General Secretary o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-281-poa-response-to-the-justice-secretary-s-statement-on-tackling-the-prison-overpopulation-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-281-poa-response-to-the-justice-secretary-s-statement-on-tackling-the-prison-overpopulation-crisis/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-281-poa-response-to-the-justice-secretary-s-statement-on-tackling-the-prison-overpopulation-crisis/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 280: PRISON OFFICERS ASSOCIATION COMMENTS ON ASSAULTS ON PRISON OFFICERS AT WOODHILL AND GARTREE PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-280-prison-officers-association-comments-on-assaults-on-prison-officers-at-woodhill-and-gartree-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Geoff Willetts of the Prison Officers Association said:&#160;
“I am advised that one of our members at HMP Woodhill was attacked by a prisoner who was det... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-280-prison-officers-association-comments-on-assaults-on-prison-officers-at-woodhill-and-gartree-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-280-prison-officers-association-comments-on-assaults-on-prison-officers-at-woodhill-and-gartree-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-280-prison-officers-association-comments-on-assaults-on-prison-officers-at-woodhill-and-gartree-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 029: POA PENSION SURVEY 2025  68 IS TOO LATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-029-poa-pension-survey-2025-68-is-too-late/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of the POAs ongoing “68 is too late” campaign the POA are conducting a Pension Survey for members based in England, Northern Ireland and Wales... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-029-poa-pension-survey-2025-68-is-too-late/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-029-poa-pension-survey-2025-68-is-too-late/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-029-poa-pension-survey-2025-68-is-too-late/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Conference 2025 address by Jennifer Rademaker, Non Executive Director at the Ministry of Justice</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/conference-2025-address-by-jennifer-rademaker-non-executive-director-at-the-ministry-of-justice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/conference-2025-address-by-jennifer-rademaker-non-executive-director-at-the-ministry-of-justice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/conference-2025-address-by-jennifer-rademaker-non-executive-director-at-the-ministry-of-justice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/conference-2025-address-by-jennifer-rademaker-non-executive-director-at-the-ministry-of-justice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA General Secretary Steve Gillan presents the Welfare Fund report to Conference 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-welfare-fund-report-to-conference-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-welfare-fund-report-to-conference-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-welfare-fund-report-to-conference-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-welfare-fund-report-to-conference-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA General Secretary, Steve Gillan presents the Finance Officer&#39;s report to Conference 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-finance-officers-report-to-conference-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-finance-officers-report-to-conference-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-finance-officers-report-to-conference-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-general-secretary-steve-gillan-presents-the-finance-officers-report-to-conference-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA National Chair, Mark Fairhurst’s opening address to Conference 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-s-opening-address-to-conference-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-s-opening-address-to-conference-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-s-opening-address-to-conference-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-s-opening-address-to-conference-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 279: PRISON OFFICERS’ LEADER CALLS FOR SUPERMAX PRISONS TO DEAL WITH THE MOST DANGEROUS PRISONERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-279-prison-officers-leader-calls-for-supermax-prisons-to-deal-with-the-most-dangerous-prisoners/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Chair of the Union representing the UKs 34,000 Prison Officers has condemned&#160;Government and the Ministry of Justice inaction over the cri... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-279-prison-officers-leader-calls-for-supermax-prisons-to-deal-with-the-most-dangerous-prisoners/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-279-prison-officers-leader-calls-for-supermax-prisons-to-deal-with-the-most-dangerous-prisoners/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-279-prison-officers-leader-calls-for-supermax-prisons-to-deal-with-the-most-dangerous-prisoners/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 278: NEW RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS CONCERNS ABOUT POST TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONGST PRISON OFFICERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-278-new-research-highlights-concerns-about-post-traumatic-stress-amongst-prison-officers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[“Urgent action is required to support Prison Officers who have an increased vulnerability to Post Traumatic Stress” a Union Leader has said, following... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-278-new-research-highlights-concerns-about-post-traumatic-stress-amongst-prison-officers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-278-new-research-highlights-concerns-about-post-traumatic-stress-amongst-prison-officers/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-278-new-research-highlights-concerns-about-post-traumatic-stress-amongst-prison-officers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 028: NATIONAL CHAIR - 2026  NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE x 2 - 2025 ELECTIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-028-national-chair-2026-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-elections/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for National Chair and two National Executive Committee members following the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-028-national-chair-2026-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-elections/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-028-national-chair-2026-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-elections/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-028-national-chair-2026-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-elections/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 027: ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY POSITION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-027-assistant-general-secretary-position/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The above position was advertised externally and internally. Prior to the interview process Andy Baxter Assistant General Secretary made it known to m... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-027-assistant-general-secretary-position/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-027-assistant-general-secretary-position/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-027-assistant-general-secretary-position/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst on BBC Breakfast after attack on prison officer by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-breakfast-after-attack-on-prison-officer-by-southport-killer-axel-rudakubana/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst on BBC Breakfast after attack on prison officer by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-breakfast-after-attack-on-prison-officer-by-southport-killer-axel-rudakubana/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-breakfast-after-attack-on-prison-officer-by-southport-killer-axel-rudakubana/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-breakfast-after-attack-on-prison-officer-by-southport-killer-axel-rudakubana/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 277: PRISONS CRISIS TO DOMINATE UNION CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-277-prisons-crisis-to-dominate-union-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison Officers from across the UK will attend one of the most important Conferences for the Union in decades.&#160;
Next week delegates will gather in Ea... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-277-prisons-crisis-to-dominate-union-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-277-prisons-crisis-to-dominate-union-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-277-prisons-crisis-to-dominate-union-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 276: RADEMAKER REPORT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-276-rademaker-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has claimed that the outcome of a Review into the levels of Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination and Victimisation within His Majesty’s Probat... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-276-rademaker-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-276-rademaker-report/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/pr-276-rademaker-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 026: CHESTERTON GRANT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-026-chesterton-grant/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are proud to offer another membership benefit from Chesterton Grant. Chesterton Grant, offer fee-free mortgage advice for you, your friends an... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-026-chesterton-grant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-026-chesterton-grant/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/may/circ-026-chesterton-grant/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE PIPER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/interview-with-danielle-piper/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Gatelodge talks to Danielle Piper about her time at the 2024 POA Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TALK TO ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/interview-with-danielle-piper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/interview-with-danielle-piper/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/interview-with-danielle-piper/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WHY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE IS SO IMPORTANT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/why-the-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-is-so-important/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Health and Safety Consultative Committee is vital for maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Its importance extends across multiple ar... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/why-the-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-is-so-important/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/why-the-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-is-so-important/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/why-the-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-is-so-important/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 025: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-025-national-chair-update-april-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Pay Award
The Prison Service Pay Review Body has confirmed it has submitted its 2025 report on Public Sector Prisons in&#160; England and Wales to the Gov... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-025-national-chair-update-april-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-025-national-chair-update-april-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-025-national-chair-update-april-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>KEY LINES THE POA WILL CAMPAIGN ON IN 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/key-lines-the-poa-will-campaign-on-in-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison officers’ pay, retirement age and right to strike are among the issues your association will target this year, along with prison maintenance
T... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/key-lines-the-poa-will-campaign-on-in-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/key-lines-the-poa-will-campaign-on-in-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/key-lines-the-poa-will-campaign-on-in-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 275: PRISON OFFICERS’ UNION SECURES COMMITMENT TO EXTEND THE PROVISION OF PAVA SPRAY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-275-prison-officers-union-secures-commitment-to-extend-the-provision-of-pava-spray/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison Officers’ Union Leaders have welcomed an announcement by Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood to extend the use of PAVA, an incapacitant pepper s... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-275-prison-officers-union-secures-commitment-to-extend-the-provision-of-pava-spray/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-275-prison-officers-union-secures-commitment-to-extend-the-provision-of-pava-spray/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-275-prison-officers-union-secures-commitment-to-extend-the-provision-of-pava-spray/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Mark Fairhurst provides update following meeting with Shabana Mahmood</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/mark-fairhurst-provides-update-following-meeting-with-shabana-mahmood/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst provides update following meeting with the Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/mark-fairhurst-provides-update-following-meeting-with-shabana-mahmood/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/mark-fairhurst-provides-update-following-meeting-with-shabana-mahmood/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/mark-fairhurst-provides-update-following-meeting-with-shabana-mahmood/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 024: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-024-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 9th April 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-024-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-024-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-024-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE WORKSHOP 19–21 NOVEMBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-19-21-november-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall NEC reports on the 3rd POA Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop
Following months of preparation, the start day of the third wor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-19-21-november-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-19-21-november-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-19-21-november-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: VAPE PEN</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/hs-vape-pen/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall NEC reports on the new vape pen
Since smoking in prisons has been stopped, prisoners have been using vapes.
The Vape 88 pen, which h... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/hs-vape-pen/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/hs-vape-pen/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/hs-vape-pen/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>THE FIGHT GOES ON!</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/the-fight-goes-on/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The past few months have been trying times for POA members in every workplace. Within our prisons we are witnessing ever increasing levels of violence... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/the-fight-goes-on/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/the-fight-goes-on/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/the-fight-goes-on/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 274: POA RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE INCIDENT AT LOWDHAM GRANGE PRISON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-274-poa-response-to-violence-incident-at-lowdham-grange-prison/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Responding to reports of a&#160;violent incident at Lowdham Grange Prison, Geoff Willetts the NEC Rep for the Midlands of the Prison Officers&#39; Association ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-274-poa-response-to-violence-incident-at-lowdham-grange-prison/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-274-poa-response-to-violence-incident-at-lowdham-grange-prison/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-274-poa-response-to-violence-incident-at-lowdham-grange-prison/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst updates members after attack on prison officers at HMP Frankland</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-updates-members-after-attack-on-prison-officers-at-hmp-frankland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst updates members after attack on prison officers at HMP Frankland... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-updates-members-after-attack-on-prison-officers-at-hmp-frankland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-updates-members-after-attack-on-prison-officers-at-hmp-frankland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-updates-members-after-attack-on-prison-officers-at-hmp-frankland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>GATELODGE TALKS TO VICTORIA GLOVER ABOUT BECOMING A POA HEALTH &amp; SAFETY REP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/gatelodge-talks-to-victoria-glover-about-becoming-a-poa-health-safety-rep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TALK TO GATELODGE.
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL OUR READERS A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? CAREER HISTORY, WHERE YOU WORK ETC.
My nam... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/gatelodge-talks-to-victoria-glover-about-becoming-a-poa-health-safety-rep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/gatelodge-talks-to-victoria-glover-about-becoming-a-poa-health-safety-rep/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/gatelodge-talks-to-victoria-glover-about-becoming-a-poa-health-safety-rep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 12 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 273: POA REACT TO TERRORIST ATTACK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-273-poa-react-to-terrorist-attack/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Leaders of the POA have reacted&#160;angrily to a vicious attack on three Prison Officers working in a separation centre at HMP Frankland in County Durham.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-273-poa-react-to-terrorist-attack/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-273-poa-react-to-terrorist-attack/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/pr-273-poa-react-to-terrorist-attack/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 12 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN THE CARIBBEAN</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/opportunity-to-work-in-the-caribbean/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Salterton Associates Ltd provide specialist services to the British Overseas Territories and are forming a cadre of former UK Prison Officers to assis... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/opportunity-to-work-in-the-caribbean/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/opportunity-to-work-in-the-caribbean/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/opportunity-to-work-in-the-caribbean/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF THE ISLES: TACKLING THE FAR RIGHT AND MYSOGYNY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/women-s-council-of-the-isles-tackling-the-far-right-and-mysogyny/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Delegates agree that societies must work together towards a more inclusive and equal future. Jackie Marshall NEC reports from Northern Ireland meeting... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/women-s-council-of-the-isles-tackling-the-far-right-and-mysogyny/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/women-s-council-of-the-isles-tackling-the-far-right-and-mysogyny/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/women-s-council-of-the-isles-tackling-the-far-right-and-mysogyny/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC EVENT: WOMEN&#39;S HEALTH &amp; SAFETY AT WORK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-event-womens-health-safety-at-work/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For members in the South West region:
&#160;
The TUC is hosting a day dedicated to women&#39;s health and safety at work.
Open to all (not just women!)
Sat... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-event-womens-health-safety-at-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-event-womens-health-safety-at-work/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-event-womens-health-safety-at-work/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC ONE DAY CONFERENCE ON ASBESTOS &amp; WEEK OF ACTION OVER TOILETS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-one-day-conference-on-asbestos-week-of-action-over-toilets/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC is hosting a one-day conference on asbestos on Monday 28th&#160;April, which will centre on driving forward our campaign for removal.The afternoon ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-one-day-conference-on-asbestos-week-of-action-over-toilets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-one-day-conference-on-asbestos-week-of-action-over-toilets/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/tuc-one-day-conference-on-asbestos-week-of-action-over-toilets/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>International Workers&#39; Memorial Day (IWMD) - TUC in person conference</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-tuc-in-person-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Monday 28 April, we will mark International Workers&#39; Memorial Day (IWMD). It is a day where we resolve to remember the dead and fight for the livin... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-tuc-in-person-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-tuc-in-person-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-tuc-in-person-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 023: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th March 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 April 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 022: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MARCH 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
ACCT Checks
It has been brought to the attention of the NEC that som... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 021: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-021-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th and 12th March 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
EN... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-021-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-021-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-021-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 272: THE GOVERNMENT MUST PUBLISH ASSESSMENT OF PRISON MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS SAYS UNION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-272-the-government-must-publish-assessment-of-prison-maintenance-contracts-says-union/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union representing the UKs Prison Officers is calling on the Justice Secretary, Shabana&#160;Mahmood to publish a 2023 Cabinet Office assessment ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-272-the-government-must-publish-assessment-of-prison-maintenance-contracts-says-union/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-272-the-government-must-publish-assessment-of-prison-maintenance-contracts-says-union/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-272-the-government-must-publish-assessment-of-prison-maintenance-contracts-says-union/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 271: CUTS TO THE PRISONS BUDGET WOULD POUR PETROL ON AN ALREADY BLAZING FIRE WARNS UNION LEADERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-271-cuts-to-the-prisons-budget-would-pour-petrol-on-an-already-blazing-fire-warns-union-leaders/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Cuts to the UK&#39;s prisons budget would have the effect of pouring petrol&#160;on an already blazing fire Union Leaders have warned.&#160;
The Chancellor of the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-271-cuts-to-the-prisons-budget-would-pour-petrol-on-an-already-blazing-fire-warns-union-leaders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-271-cuts-to-the-prisons-budget-would-pour-petrol-on-an-already-blazing-fire-warns-union-leaders/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-271-cuts-to-the-prisons-budget-would-pour-petrol-on-an-already-blazing-fire-warns-union-leaders/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 270: DAMNING NEW REPORT MUST BE TREATED AS AN ‘EMERGENCY ALARM’ SAY PRISON OFFICERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-270-damning-new-report-must-be-treated-as-an-emergency-alarm-say-prison-officers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A new report has highlighted rising attacks on staff inside a Prison estate which is unsafe for use and bursting at the seams.
A report from the Publ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-270-damning-new-report-must-be-treated-as-an-emergency-alarm-say-prison-officers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-270-damning-new-report-must-be-treated-as-an-emergency-alarm-say-prison-officers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-270-damning-new-report-must-be-treated-as-an-emergency-alarm-say-prison-officers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 020: POA TRAVEL INSURANCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-020-poa-travel-insurance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POAProtect offer travel insurance for members, but did you know this includes an award-winning medical cover with no upper age limit?
If you have a p... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-020-poa-travel-insurance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-020-poa-travel-insurance/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-020-poa-travel-insurance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 019: EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS BILL AND PRISON OFFICERS RIGHT TO STRIKE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-019-employment-rights-bill-and-prison-officers-right-to-strike/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 14/2025 explained to members that John McDonnell MP had submitted amendments to the Bill that would reinstate the basic human right of Pr... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-019-employment-rights-bill-and-prison-officers-right-to-strike/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-019-employment-rights-bill-and-prison-officers-right-to-strike/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-019-employment-rights-bill-and-prison-officers-right-to-strike/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 018: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th February 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE HONORARY LIFE MEMBER ANDREW (ANDY) HOGG; FORMER SCOTTISH ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/scotland-re-honorary-life-member-andrew-andy-hogg-former-scottish-assistant-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that I am writing to inform you of the passing of our Honorary Life Member, and former Assistant General Secretary late last ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/scotland-re-honorary-life-member-andrew-andy-hogg-former-scottish-assistant-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/scotland-re-honorary-life-member-andrew-andy-hogg-former-scottish-assistant-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/scotland-re-honorary-life-member-andrew-andy-hogg-former-scottish-assistant-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>REACTING TO THE NEWS THAT THE UK GOVERNMENT IS PREPARING EMERGENCY PRISON SPACES IN CASE OF SUMMER RIOTS.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/reacting-to-the-news-that-the-uk-government-is-preparing-emergency-prison-spaces-in-case-of-summer-riots/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mark Fairhurst Chair of the Prison Officers Association said:
&quot;The Justice System lurches from crisis to crisis. The prison estate cannot cope with t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/reacting-to-the-news-that-the-uk-government-is-preparing-emergency-prison-spaces-in-case-of-summer-riots/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/reacting-to-the-news-that-the-uk-government-is-preparing-emergency-prison-spaces-in-case-of-summer-riots/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/reacting-to-the-news-that-the-uk-government-is-preparing-emergency-prison-spaces-in-case-of-summer-riots/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 017: THE LATE ANDY HOGG - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-017-the-late-andy-hogg-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member Andy Hogg, who passed away on Sunday 9 March following a short ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-017-the-late-andy-hogg-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-017-the-late-andy-hogg-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-017-the-late-andy-hogg-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Mick Pimblett discusses the POA’s stance on the lack of rights to any form of industrial action for prison workers</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/mick-pimblett-discusses-the-poa-s-stance-on-the-lack-of-rights-to-any-form-of-industrial-action-for-prison-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA&#39;s Assistant General Secretary Mick Pimblett discusses the POA’s stance on the lack of rights to any form of industrial action for prison worke... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/mick-pimblett-discusses-the-poa-s-stance-on-the-lack-of-rights-to-any-form-of-industrial-action-for-prison-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/mick-pimblett-discusses-the-poa-s-stance-on-the-lack-of-rights-to-any-form-of-industrial-action-for-prison-workers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/mick-pimblett-discusses-the-poa-s-stance-on-the-lack-of-rights-to-any-form-of-industrial-action-for-prison-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Steve Gillan calls on all MPs to support John McDonnell’s amendments to the Workers Rights Bill</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/steve-gillan-calls-on-all-mps-to-support-john-mcdonnell-s-amendments-to-the-workers-rights-bill/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA General Secretary Steve Gillan calls on all MPs to stand up for working people by supporting John McDonnell’s amendments to the Workers Rights Bil... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/steve-gillan-calls-on-all-mps-to-support-john-mcdonnell-s-amendments-to-the-workers-rights-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/steve-gillan-calls-on-all-mps-to-support-john-mcdonnell-s-amendments-to-the-workers-rights-bill/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/steve-gillan-calls-on-all-mps-to-support-john-mcdonnell-s-amendments-to-the-workers-rights-bill/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 015: PROJECT MANAGER – WALES UNION LEARNING FUND (WULF) FIXED TERM CONTRACT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-015-project-manager-wales-union-learning-fund-wulf-fixed-term-contract/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The current WULF Project Manager, Nigel Williamson will be retiring at the end of April 2025, therefore this will create a vacancy for a new Project M... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-015-project-manager-wales-union-learning-fund-wulf-fixed-term-contract/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-015-project-manager-wales-union-learning-fund-wulf-fixed-term-contract/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-015-project-manager-wales-union-learning-fund-wulf-fixed-term-contract/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 014: PRISON OFFICERS’ RIGHT TO STRIKE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-014-prison-officers-right-to-strike/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware, in 1994 the right to strike for Prison Officers was removed by the then Tory Government via S127 of the Criminal Justice Act. The in... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-014-prison-officers-right-to-strike/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-014-prison-officers-right-to-strike/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/circ-014-prison-officers-right-to-strike/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 269: REINSTATE OUR RIGHT TO STRIKE DEMANDS PRISON OFFICERS’ LEADERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-269-reinstate-our-right-to-strike-demands-prison-officers-leaders/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The right of Prison officers to withdraw their labour is a fundamental human right recognised by the United Nations and should be reinstated for all t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-269-reinstate-our-right-to-strike-demands-prison-officers-leaders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-269-reinstate-our-right-to-strike-demands-prison-officers-leaders/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/march/pr-269-reinstate-our-right-to-strike-demands-prison-officers-leaders/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S CIRC 01: FIRES AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC COOKING AND REFRIGERATION FACILITIES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/hs-circ-01-fires-as-a-result-of-domestic-cooking-and-refrigeration-facilities/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC have been made aware that there are increasing instances of fires due to Domestic Cooking and Refrigeration Facilities on Residential Units.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/hs-circ-01-fires-as-a-result-of-domestic-cooking-and-refrigeration-facilities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/hs-circ-01-fires-as-a-result-of-domestic-cooking-and-refrigeration-facilities/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/hs-circ-01-fires-as-a-result-of-domestic-cooking-and-refrigeration-facilities/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 013: THE LATE JOE SIMPSON – MEMORIAL RACE AT RIPON RACES – 29 MAY 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-013-the-late-joe-simpson-memorial-race-at-ripon-races-29-may-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware, Joe Simpson passed away last year after a short illness. I previously informed you that as per his and his family’s wishes there was... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-013-the-late-joe-simpson-memorial-race-at-ripon-races-29-may-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-013-the-late-joe-simpson-memorial-race-at-ripon-races-29-may-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-013-the-late-joe-simpson-memorial-race-at-ripon-races-29-may-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 012: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-012-national-chair-update-february-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Pay Award
The Prison Service Pay Review Body have confirmed they int... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-012-national-chair-update-february-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-012-national-chair-update-february-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-012-national-chair-update-february-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 011: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-011-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th February 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-011-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-011-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-011-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 268: PRISON OFFICERS UNION RESPONDS TO THE REVIEW OF SENTENCING BY FORMER JUSTICE SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-268-prison-officers-union-responds-to-the-review-of-sentencing-by-former-justice-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Responding to the Review of sentencing by former Justice Secretary, David Gauke, Steve Gillan, General Secretary of the Prison Officers Association sa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-268-prison-officers-union-responds-to-the-review-of-sentencing-by-former-justice-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-268-prison-officers-union-responds-to-the-review-of-sentencing-by-former-justice-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-268-prison-officers-union-responds-to-the-review-of-sentencing-by-former-justice-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 010: MCCLOUD REMEDY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-010-mccloud-remedy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are not regulated to give pension advice or financial advice in relation to retirement planning.
The POA are not insured or indemnified in re... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-010-mccloud-remedy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-010-mccloud-remedy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-010-mccloud-remedy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 009: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 22nd January 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
MICK PIMBLETTDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-009-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 267: &#39;BRING IT BACK’ CAMPAIGN CALLS FOR PRISON MAINTENANCE TO BE BROUGHT BACK ‘IN-HOUSE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-267-bring-it-back-campaign-calls-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-brought-back-in-house/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Labour should deliver on its promise to introduce the “biggest wave of insourcing in a generation” by bringing prisons maintenance contracts back “in ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-267-bring-it-back-campaign-calls-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-brought-back-in-house/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-267-bring-it-back-campaign-calls-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-brought-back-in-house/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-267-bring-it-back-campaign-calls-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-brought-back-in-house/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 266: PRISON OFFICERS UNION CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO ADDRESS SITUATION AT HMP DURHAM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-266-prison-officers-union-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-situation-at-hmp-durham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Union representing the UK’s 35,000 prison officers has called for urgent action to address longstanding concerns of their members at HMP Durham.&#160;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-266-prison-officers-union-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-situation-at-hmp-durham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-266-prison-officers-union-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-situation-at-hmp-durham/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-266-prison-officers-union-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-situation-at-hmp-durham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 008: THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EFFECTS OF NIGHT WORK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-008-the-health-and-safety-effects-of-night-work/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC have recently conducted research into the effects of night work on workers. The research investigated workers’ experience of night work and th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-008-the-health-and-safety-effects-of-night-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-008-the-health-and-safety-effects-of-night-work/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-008-the-health-and-safety-effects-of-night-work/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 007: DURHAM MINERS GALA AND TOLPUDDLE FESTIVAL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-007-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Durham Miners Gala takes place on Saturday 12 July 2025. The POA have had a presence at the Gala for many years. It is a unique and inspiring spec... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-007-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-007-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/circ-007-durham-miners-gala-and-tolpuddle-festival/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 265: PRISON OFFICERS UNION CALLS FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE IN PRISON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-265-prison-officers-union-calls-for-action-to-address-violence-in-prison/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Union representing the UK’s 35,000 Prison and Operational Support Grade Officers is calling for urgent action to address soaring levels of violenc... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-265-prison-officers-union-calls-for-action-to-address-violence-in-prison/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-265-prison-officers-union-calls-for-action-to-address-violence-in-prison/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/february/pr-265-prison-officers-union-calls-for-action-to-address-violence-in-prison/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 006: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JANUARY 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Health and Safety Protocol
All POA members working within public sec... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-006-national-chair-update-january-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 264: PRISON OFFICERS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF NEED A PAY RISE SAY UNION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-264-prison-officers-and-operational-support-staff-need-a-pay-rise-say-union/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison Officers and those working in Operational Support Grades in England and Wales need an urgent pay rise to help address recruitment and retention... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-264-prison-officers-and-operational-support-staff-need-a-pay-rise-say-union/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-264-prison-officers-and-operational-support-staff-need-a-pay-rise-say-union/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-264-prison-officers-and-operational-support-staff-need-a-pay-rise-say-union/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 005: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-005-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th January 2025 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-005-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-005-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-005-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 263: PRISON OFFICERS ASSOCIATION COMMENTS ON THE HER MAJESTY’S INSPECTORATE OF PRISONS REPORT IN HMP WINCHESTER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-263-prison-officers-association-comments-on-the-her-majesty-s-inspectorate-of-prisons-report-in-hmp-winchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Union says Winchester is a damning example of the crisis in the Prison Service
Commenting on the HMIP report into HMP Winchester, POA General Secreta... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-263-prison-officers-association-comments-on-the-her-majesty-s-inspectorate-of-prisons-report-in-hmp-winchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-263-prison-officers-association-comments-on-the-her-majesty-s-inspectorate-of-prisons-report-in-hmp-winchester/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-263-prison-officers-association-comments-on-the-her-majesty-s-inspectorate-of-prisons-report-in-hmp-winchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 004: ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY POST x1 - CRONIN HOUSE, LONDON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-004-assistant-general-secretary-post-x1-cronin-house-london/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As a result of Assistant General Secretary Mr Mick Pimblett taking up his employed and elected post of Deputy General Secretary this has created a vac... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-004-assistant-general-secretary-post-x1-cronin-house-london/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-004-assistant-general-secretary-post-x1-cronin-house-london/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-004-assistant-general-secretary-post-x1-cronin-house-london/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 003: INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PRISON MAINTENANCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-003-information-required-on-prison-maintenance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A new union-backed cross-party parliamentary campaign launched by Kim Johnson (Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside) to insource prison maintenance is as... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-003-information-required-on-prison-maintenance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-003-information-required-on-prison-maintenance/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-003-information-required-on-prison-maintenance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA National Chair, Mark Fairhurst gives evidence at the Justice and Home Affairs Committee, Tuesday 14 January 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-gives-evidence-at-the-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-gives-evidence-at-the-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-gives-evidence-at-the-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/poa-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-gives-evidence-at-the-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Watch National Chair Mark Fairhurst give evidence at Justice and Home Affairs Committee Tuesday 14 January 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/watch-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-give-evidence-at-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch National Chair Mark Fairhurst give evidence at Justice and Home Affairs Committee Tuesday 14 January 2025:
https://parliamentlive.tv/event/inde... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/watch-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-give-evidence-at-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/watch-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-give-evidence-at-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/watch-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-give-evidence-at-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-tuesday-14-january-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 262: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION CRISIS IS PUTTING STAFF AND PRISONERS AT RISK UNION LEADER TELLS LORDS COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-262-recruitment-and-retention-crisis-is-putting-staff-and-prisoners-at-risk-union-leader-tells-lords-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In a blistering evidence session to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee Mark Fairhurst, National Chair of the Prison Officers Associ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-262-recruitment-and-retention-crisis-is-putting-staff-and-prisoners-at-risk-union-leader-tells-lords-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-262-recruitment-and-retention-crisis-is-putting-staff-and-prisoners-at-risk-union-leader-tells-lords-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-262-recruitment-and-retention-crisis-is-putting-staff-and-prisoners-at-risk-union-leader-tells-lords-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>261: RESPONDING TO THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION REPORT OF HMP MANCHESTER THAT TOOK PLACE BETWEEN 17TH SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 3RD 2024.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/261-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-hmp-manchester-that-took-place-between-17th-september-to-october-3rd-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Chair Mark Fairhurst said,
“This is a shocking report that exposes widespread organised criminal activity, serious violence and rampant drugs mis... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/261-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-hmp-manchester-that-took-place-between-17th-september-to-october-3rd-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/261-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-hmp-manchester-that-took-place-between-17th-september-to-october-3rd-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/261-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-hmp-manchester-that-took-place-between-17th-september-to-october-3rd-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 260: RESPONDING TO THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION REPORT OF LONG LARTIN THAT TOOK PLACE IN OCTOBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-260-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-long-lartin-that-took-place-in-october-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Chair Mark Fairhurst said,
“This Inspection Report is further evidence of the crisis in the UK’s prisons. The use of drones to deliver drugs and ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-260-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-long-lartin-that-took-place-in-october-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-260-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-long-lartin-that-took-place-in-october-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-260-responding-to-the-unannounced-inspection-report-of-long-lartin-that-took-place-in-october-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 259: PRISON OFFICERS DID NOT SIGN-UP TO BE ‘PUNCHBAGS’ UNION TELLS MPs</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-259-prison-officers-did-not-sign-up-to-be-punchbags-union-tells-mps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Chair of the trade union that represents the UK’s 32,000 Prison Officers told MPs of the intolerable pressures faced by staff working in the count... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-259-prison-officers-did-not-sign-up-to-be-punchbags-union-tells-mps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-259-prison-officers-did-not-sign-up-to-be-punchbags-union-tells-mps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-259-prison-officers-did-not-sign-up-to-be-punchbags-union-tells-mps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 258: MEDIA OPS NOTE FROM THE PRISON OFFICERS ASSOCIATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-258-media-ops-note-from-the-prison-officers-association/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[14th January 2025
10.30am Committee Room 4 Palace of Westminster
Prison Officers Association Chair Mark Fairhurst will give evidence to the Justice ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-258-media-ops-note-from-the-prison-officers-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-258-media-ops-note-from-the-prison-officers-association/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/pr-258-media-ops-note-from-the-prison-officers-association/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 002: ROLLBACK ANNUAL BENEFIT STATEMENT 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-002-rollback-annual-benefit-statement-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[MyCSP confirmed that the Rollback Annual Benefit Statements 2024 for members with a deferred choice underpin 2024 would not be issued.
Rollback&#160;is th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-002-rollback-annual-benefit-statement-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-002-rollback-annual-benefit-statement-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-002-rollback-annual-benefit-statement-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 001: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes, for the 11th December2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
&#160;
MICK PIMBLETTDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2025/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 January 2025 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 105: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE DECEMBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-105-national-chair-update-december-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Pay Submissions
I can confirm that written Pay Submissions for th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-105-national-chair-update-december-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-105-national-chair-update-december-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-105-national-chair-update-december-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 104: RADON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-104-radon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[RADON
Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-104-radon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-104-radon/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-104-radon/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>A Christmas message from the National Chair</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/a-christmas-message-from-the-national-chair/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/a-christmas-message-from-the-national-chair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/a-christmas-message-from-the-national-chair/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/a-christmas-message-from-the-national-chair/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 103: EARLY DAY MOTION CALLING FOR PRISON MAINTENANCE TO BE INSOURCED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-103-early-day-motion-calling-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-insourced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Audit Office estimates the Prison maintenance backlog has doubled to &#163;1.8 billion in the past four years. Kim Johnson MP has tabled an&#160;Ea... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-103-early-day-motion-calling-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-insourced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-103-early-day-motion-calling-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-insourced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-103-early-day-motion-calling-for-prison-maintenance-to-be-insourced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>DELEGATES SHARE INSIGHTS AT ‘EMPOWERING’ CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/delegates-share-insights-at-empowering-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Angela Montgomery, Assistant General Secretary, reports on the TUC Black Workers&#39; Conference, which took place at Congress House on 26-28 April 2024.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/delegates-share-insights-at-empowering-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/delegates-share-insights-at-empowering-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/delegates-share-insights-at-empowering-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SPOTLIGHT ON THE RIGHT TO STRIKE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/spotlight-on-the-right-to-strike/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The debate over giving prison officers back their ‘industrial muscle’ is heating up, reports Charley Allan
The ban on prison officers taking any form... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/spotlight-on-the-right-to-strike/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/spotlight-on-the-right-to-strike/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/spotlight-on-the-right-to-strike/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTTISH ANNUAL CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/scottish-annual-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Scottish POA conference was held at Peebles Hydro again this year, a venue that has been host to us now for four years and always achieves excelle... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/scottish-annual-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/scottish-annual-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/scottish-annual-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>THE LATE JOE SIMPSON, DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The membership will have received notification of the death, on Friday 27 September, of Deputy General Secretary Joe Simpson. This was extremely upset... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WE MUST ENSURE JOE’S MEMORY LIVES ON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/we-must-ensure-joe-s-memory-lives-on/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC, POA members and the wider trade union movement are still grieving the loss of POA Deputy General Secretary Joe Simpson. Judging by the volume... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/we-must-ensure-joe-s-memory-lives-on/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/we-must-ensure-joe-s-memory-lives-on/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/we-must-ensure-joe-s-memory-lives-on/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: NATIONAL HAZARDS CONFERENCE 2024: KEY INSIGHTS AND FUTURE ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-national-hazards-conference-2024-key-insights-and-future-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This year, Phil Hannant (NEC) and I attended the annual Hazards Conference on behalf of the POA. The event brought together health and safety represen... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-national-hazards-conference-2024-key-insights-and-future-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-national-hazards-conference-2024-key-insights-and-future-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-national-hazards-conference-2024-key-insights-and-future-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 102: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-102-general-secretary-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I would like to thank the membership for electing me as General Secretary for a fourth term of office. It is an absolute privilege to represent the PO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-102-general-secretary-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-102-general-secretary-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-102-general-secretary-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 101: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): 17–20 FEB 2025 - QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-101-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-17-20-feb-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-101-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-17-20-feb-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-101-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-17-20-feb-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-101-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-17-20-feb-2025-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S CIRC 003: A GUIDE TO HEALTH &amp; SAFETY FOR UNION REPRESENTATIVES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-circ-003-a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thompsons Solicitors have recently produced a helpful guide for Health &amp;amp; Safety Reps. A copy of this guide has been sent to all establishments and... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-circ-003-a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-circ-003-a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/hs-circ-003-a-guide-to-health-safety-for-union-representatives/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 100: RATS AND MICE IN THE WORKPLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-100-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive has become aware that many workplaces are experiencing problems with the prevalence of rats and mice in the workplace.
Employe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-100-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-100-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-100-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 099: HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-099-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Annual Conference Motion 14/2024 set out new Terms of Reference for the Health and Safety Consultative Committee. Amongst other things, it was agreed ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-099-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-099-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-099-health-and-safety-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 098: MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT – CHESTERTON GRANT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-098-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have provided a membership benefit from Chesterton Grant for over 2 years. Chesterton Grant can assist members with

First time buyers
Remo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-098-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-098-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-098-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 097: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-097-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th November 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
&#160;
&#160;
ENCLOSUR... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-097-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-097-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-097-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 096: CAMPAIGN FOR THE RIGHT TO STRIKE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-096-campaign-for-the-right-to-strike/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA NEC have never given up over the last 30 years in getting Section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 repealed. We have had ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-096-campaign-for-the-right-to-strike/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-096-campaign-for-the-right-to-strike/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-096-campaign-for-the-right-to-strike/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 095: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION   NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-095-deputy-general-secretary-election-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 086/2024 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Friday 6th December 2024.
There is ONE (1) position and only ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-095-deputy-general-secretary-election-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-095-deputy-general-secretary-election-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-095-deputy-general-secretary-election-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 094: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP COURSE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-094-women-in-leadership-course/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 087/2024 outlined the benefits of courses provided by GFTU to POA members for 2025. The Education Programme for 2025 has been more popula... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-094-women-in-leadership-course/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-094-women-in-leadership-course/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/december/circ-094-women-in-leadership-course/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 093: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE NOVEMBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-093-national-chair-update-november-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Pay Submissions
I can confirm that written pay submissions for the p... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-093-national-chair-update-november-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-093-national-chair-update-november-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-093-national-chair-update-november-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 092: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 13th November 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
MICK PIMBLETTActing Deputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Prison Officers’ Association Advert to ex-prison staff</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/prison-officers-association-advert-to-ex-prison-staff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Did you work at Medomsley Detention Centre, or interact with anyone who did? The PPO needs to hear from you.
Operation Deerness, the Prisons and Prob... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/prison-officers-association-advert-to-ex-prison-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/prison-officers-association-advert-to-ex-prison-staff/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/prison-officers-association-advert-to-ex-prison-staff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 091: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-091-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 30th&#160;October 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-091-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-091-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-091-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 090: ELECTION RESULT  GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-090-election-result-general-secretary-election-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the Certificate of Result from Civica Election Services.
It confirms that STEVE GILLAN has been elected to the position of Gener... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-090-election-result-general-secretary-election-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-090-election-result-general-secretary-election-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-090-election-result-general-secretary-election-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 089: TUC EQUALITY CONFERENCES – 2025   DISABLED, BLACK WORKERS AND LGBT CONFEERENCES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2025-disabled-black-workers-and-lgbt-confeerences/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA is seeking delegates to attend the following TUC Equality Conferences 2025.

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: 20th – 21st May 2025
TUC Blac... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2025-disabled-black-workers-and-lgbt-confeerences/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2025-disabled-black-workers-and-lgbt-confeerences/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2025-disabled-black-workers-and-lgbt-confeerences/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 088: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-088-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As a member of The POA, you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professional tax experts at The Tax Refund Company, as there may be a high c... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-088-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-088-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-088-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 087: GENERAL FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2024 – 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-087-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA aims to provide learning opportunities for members. The POA ensures that its work in engaging staff in life-long learning is exemplary. The PO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-087-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-087-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-087-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 086: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION  TIMETABLE, NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND ELECTION ADDRESSES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the promulgation of POA Circular 79/2024 listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the Deputy General Sec... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 085: YOUNG TRADE UNIONISTS’ MAY DAY BRIGADE TO CUBA 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-085-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of the POA International work which has been approved by Annual Conference, Cuba solidarity have invited the POA to send young trade unionists... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-085-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-085-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/november/circ-085-young-trade-unionists-may-day-brigade-to-cuba-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 084: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025  13TH -15TH MAY 2025 – WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-084-poa-annual-conference-2025-13th-15th-may-2025-welcome-building-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Conference for 2025 is scheduled to be held on the above dates at the welcome building, eastbourne and will be THREE days duration.
Branch... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-084-poa-annual-conference-2025-13th-15th-may-2025-welcome-building-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-084-poa-annual-conference-2025-13th-15th-may-2025-welcome-building-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-084-poa-annual-conference-2025-13th-15th-may-2025-welcome-building-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 083: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-083-national-chair-update-october-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Naloxone
HMPPS intend to force all band 3-5 Prison Officer grades... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-083-national-chair-update-october-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-083-national-chair-update-october-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-083-national-chair-update-october-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE POA SCOTLAND – CHARITY RAFFLE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to tell you that the charity raffle organised for this year’s Scottish conference, raised a fantastic total of &#163;3,585. Your kind gene... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Tribute to Joe Simpson</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-joe-simpson/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-joe-simpson/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-joe-simpson/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-joe-simpson/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 082: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-082-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 9th&#160;October 2024 for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-082-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-082-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-082-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 081: POA CAMPAIGN TO REPEAL SECTION 127 OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PUBLIC ORDER ACT 1994</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-081-poa-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA held a Parliamentary Reception in the House of Commons on 21st October 2024. At the same time the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-081-poa-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-081-poa-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-081-poa-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 080: NHS STAFF SIDE SEAT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-080-nhs-staff-side-seat/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Health Unions met on Thursday 17th October 2024 as part of the NHS Staff side and on the agenda was the constitution of the composition of the Sta... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-080-nhs-staff-side-seat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-080-nhs-staff-side-seat/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-080-nhs-staff-side-seat/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 079: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY POSITION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-079-deputy-general-secretary-position/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This was always going to be a difficult situation as I did not want to appear to be insensitive to the passing of Joe Simpson Deputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-079-deputy-general-secretary-position/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-079-deputy-general-secretary-position/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-079-deputy-general-secretary-position/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 078: THE LATE JOE SIMPSON DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-078-the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I indicated in a previous Circular that I would keep the membership updated with any funeral arrangements in respect of Joe. Whilst respecting the pri... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-078-the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-078-the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-078-the-late-joe-simpson-deputy-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 077: MEMBERSHIP ACTIONS IN THE CAMPAIGN TO REPEAL SECTION 127 OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PUBLIC ORDER ACT 1994</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-077-membership-actions-in-the-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our campaign to repeal Section 127 of the Criminal Justice Public Order Act 1994 was launched at the TUC with a motion which was unanimously approved ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-077-membership-actions-in-the-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-077-membership-actions-in-the-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-077-membership-actions-in-the-campaign-to-repeal-section-127-of-the-criminal-justice-public-order-act-1994/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 257: POA DEMANDS EQUITY WITH OTHER UK TRADE UNIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pr-257-poa-demands-equity-with-other-uk-trade-unions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA welcome the publication of the employment rights bill as a step forward for workers but has said it has done nothing to address the rights of ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pr-257-poa-demands-equity-with-other-uk-trade-unions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pr-257-poa-demands-equity-with-other-uk-trade-unions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pr-257-poa-demands-equity-with-other-uk-trade-unions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RETIRED BUT STILL OWED A REFUND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you still pay tax, even if it’s just on your pension, there’s a fairly high chance you may have paid too much.
More than one in three taxpayers ha... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>MANCHESTER PRIDE FESTIVAL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/manchester-pride-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The city was awash with colour and noise as the LGBTQ+ community – including POA members – took to the streets for their annual celebration
Mancheste... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/manchester-pride-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/manchester-pride-festival/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/manchester-pride-festival/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 076: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-076-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th September 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-076-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-076-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/circ-076-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RETIRED MEMBERS UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-members-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We would like to give you an update from the Retired Members Committee, as well as information on some of the benefits available to you from the POA.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-members-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-members-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/retired-members-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-scottish-national-committee-chair/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It’s a full-on role – from campaigning on behalf of members and ensuring their voices are heard, to reading policy documents and attending enquiries
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-scottish-national-committee-chair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-scottish-national-committee-chair/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/scotland-a-day-in-the-life-of-the-scottish-national-committee-chair/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TRAGIC EVENTS SHOULD UNITE US NOT DIVIDE US</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tragic-events-should-unite-us-not-divide-us/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[During difficult times we should value and support each other
The atrocities we have recently witnessed in Southport, committed by a 17-year-old ‘chi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tragic-events-should-unite-us-not-divide-us/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tragic-events-should-unite-us-not-divide-us/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tragic-events-should-unite-us-not-divide-us/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SMEAR TESTS SAVE LIVES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/smear-tests-save-lives/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall NEC talks about the importance of cervical screening
I have no medical qualifications and I am not medically trained; I simply want t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/smear-tests-save-lives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/smear-tests-save-lives/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/smear-tests-save-lives/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TRIBUTE TO DAVID EVANS – POA GENERAL SECRETARY 1981-2000</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-david-evans-poa-general-secretary-1981-2000/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A giant of a trade unionist, a respected, compassionate, knowledgeable man, and a friend
It was an extremely sad day when the news was broken to me o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-david-evans-poa-general-secretary-1981-2000/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-david-evans-poa-general-secretary-1981-2000/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/tribute-to-david-evans-poa-general-secretary-1981-2000/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PRIDE, EQUALITY, AND SUPPORT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pride-equality-and-support/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Attending Manchester Pride 2024 was a powerful reminder of how far the LGBTQ+ community has come in the fight for acceptance and equality
The LGBTQ+ ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pride-equality-and-support/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pride-equality-and-support/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/pride-equality-and-support/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PRISONS – A TOP PRIORITY FOR LABOUR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/prisons-a-top-priority-for-labour/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Charley Allan on how the new Justice Secretary exposed the truth about the Tories’ ‘ticking time-bomb’
Even before Labour’s landslide election victor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/prisons-a-top-priority-for-labour/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/prisons-a-top-priority-for-labour/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/october/prisons-a-top-priority-for-labour/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 October 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 075: GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-075-general-secretary-election/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 057/2024 promulgated the timetable for the above election.
This Circular confirms the administrative arrangements, dealing with the foll... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-075-general-secretary-election/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-075-general-secretary-election/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-075-general-secretary-election/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 074: DOG HANDLERS CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-074-dog-handlers-consultative-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 8th September 2020, the POA National Executive Committee met and determined that due to the complexities of the role our members undertake it was a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-074-dog-handlers-consultative-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-074-dog-handlers-consultative-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-074-dog-handlers-consultative-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 073: TUC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – 5TH-7TH MARCH 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-073-tuc-women-s-conference-5th-7th-march-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are entitled to send 10 delegates to the TUC Women’s Conference which will be held at Congress House in London. Three of our delegates will be... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-073-tuc-women-s-conference-5th-7th-march-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-073-tuc-women-s-conference-5th-7th-march-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-073-tuc-women-s-conference-5th-7th-march-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 072: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-072-national-chair-update-september-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
POA Survey
The NEC have commissioned their own survey that we now en... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-072-national-chair-update-september-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-072-national-chair-update-september-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-072-national-chair-update-september-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 071: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY MR JOE SIMPSON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-071-deputy-general-secretary-mr-joe-simpson/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with a great deal of sadness that I must report the distressing news that Deputy General Secretary Joe Simpson has died after a courageous battl... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-071-deputy-general-secretary-mr-joe-simpson/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-071-deputy-general-secretary-mr-joe-simpson/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-071-deputy-general-secretary-mr-joe-simpson/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 070: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-070-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th September 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-070-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-070-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-070-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 069: GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION 2025  NOMINATIONS FOR GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-069-general-secretary-election-2025-nominations-for-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 057/2024 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Friday 20th September 2024.
There is ONE (1) position and TWO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-069-general-secretary-election-2025-nominations-for-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-069-general-secretary-election-2025-nominations-for-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-069-general-secretary-election-2025-nominations-for-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 068: NEC ELECTIONS 2025  NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE x 2</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-068-nec-elections-2025-nominations-for-national-executive-committee-x-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 056/2024 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Friday 20th September 2024.
There is TWO (2) positions and on... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-068-nec-elections-2025-nominations-for-national-executive-committee-x-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-068-nec-elections-2025-nominations-for-national-executive-committee-x-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-068-nec-elections-2025-nominations-for-national-executive-committee-x-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 256: INSTITUTE OF EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (IER)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/pr-256-institute-of-employment-rights-ier/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Institute of Employment Rights (IER) launches Pay Review Bodies report alongside Trade Unions. 
The Parliamentary launch of the IER’s new report,... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/pr-256-institute-of-employment-rights-ier/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/pr-256-institute-of-employment-rights-ier/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/pr-256-institute-of-employment-rights-ier/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 067: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE WORKSHOP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-067-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The above workshop will be held from Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21 November 2024 at the Quorn Grange Hotel, Wood Lane, Quorn, Loughborough.
The following ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-067-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-067-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-067-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 066: ANNUAL STAFF SURVEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please be reminded that the current policy of the POA is not to engage in completion of the employer’s annual staff survey. This was determined via Co... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 065: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th August 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 064: NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT – PERKS MOBILE  DEALS &amp; PERKS ON ESIM, PHONES &amp; TECH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-064-new-membership-benefit-perks-mobile-deals-perks-on-esim-phones-tech/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA are pleased to announce a brand-new member benefit through a partnership with Perks Mobile. They have partnered with two great businesses to provi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-064-new-membership-benefit-perks-mobile-deals-perks-on-esim-phones-tech/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-064-new-membership-benefit-perks-mobile-deals-perks-on-esim-phones-tech/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-064-new-membership-benefit-perks-mobile-deals-perks-on-esim-phones-tech/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 063: LAUNCH OF POA BRIEFING – “THE RIGHT TO STRIKE”</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-063-launch-of-poa-briefing-the-right-to-strike/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached a letter from the Prime Minister and my response, together with a copy of “The Right to Strike” Briefing.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-063-launch-of-poa-briefing-the-right-to-strike/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-063-launch-of-poa-briefing-the-right-to-strike/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-063-launch-of-poa-briefing-the-right-to-strike/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 062: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-062-general-secretary-update-september-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I set out in my Gatelodge summer edition 2024 the POA five-year plan as agreed at Annual Conference in May 2024 at Eastbourne. As part of that plan a ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-062-general-secretary-update-september-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-062-general-secretary-update-september-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/circ-062-general-secretary-update-september-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Prison officers demand the right to strike - POA publish briefing paper for TUC and Labour Conferences 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/prison-officers-demand-the-right-to-strike-poa-publish-briefing-paper-for-tuc-and-labour-conferences-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Read the POAs briefing paper for TUC and Labour conferences 2024 attached below.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/prison-officers-demand-the-right-to-strike-poa-publish-briefing-paper-for-tuc-and-labour-conferences-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/prison-officers-demand-the-right-to-strike-poa-publish-briefing-paper-for-tuc-and-labour-conferences-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/september/prison-officers-demand-the-right-to-strike-poa-publish-briefing-paper-for-tuc-and-labour-conferences-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 September 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Retired members Survey</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/retired-members-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At a recent get together of retired POA members in the North West, an issue was raised around communications.It transpired that the issue was of mutua... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/retired-members-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/retired-members-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/retired-members-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 061: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE AUGUST 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-061-national-chair-update-august-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
POA SURVEY
Please be reminded that the&#160;current policy of the POA ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-061-national-chair-update-august-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-061-national-chair-update-august-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-061-national-chair-update-august-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 060: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-060-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th August 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-060-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-060-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-060-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 059: POA DIARY 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-059-poa-diary-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence on 16th September 2024.
Retired members will receive their diary with the winter issue of Gat... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-059-poa-diary-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-059-poa-diary-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-059-poa-diary-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 255: POA WARN GOVERNMENT OF IMMINENT TRAGEDY IN YOUTH PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-255-poa-warn-government-of-imminent-tragedy-in-youth-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA Union which represents Prison Officers working in Youth Custody Prisons in England and Wales has today written to the Government warning them ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-255-poa-warn-government-of-imminent-tragedy-in-youth-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-255-poa-warn-government-of-imminent-tragedy-in-youth-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-255-poa-warn-government-of-imminent-tragedy-in-youth-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 058: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-058-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 31st July 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-058-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-058-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-058-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 057: GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION  TIMETABLE, NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND ELECTION ADDRESSES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-057-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the promulgation of POA Circular 55/2024 listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the General Secretary.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-057-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-057-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-057-general-secretary-election-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 056: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE x 2 - 2025  TIMETABLE, NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND ELECTION ADDRESSES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-056-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for two National Executive Committee members.
The period of office for this ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-056-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-056-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-056-national-executive-committee-x-2-2025-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 055: GENERAL SECRETARY POST  CONDITIONS OF SERVICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-055-general-secretary-post-conditions-of-service/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The current position of the General Secretary expires in May 2025 after Annual Conference.
Please find enclosed a summary of the Conditions of Servic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-055-general-secretary-post-conditions-of-service/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-055-general-secretary-post-conditions-of-service/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-055-general-secretary-post-conditions-of-service/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Trade unions mark 50 years of life-saving legislation</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/trade-unions-mark-50-years-of-life-saving-legislation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Trade unions mark 50 years of life-saving legislation&#160;
1.&#160;The Health and Safety at Work Act received Royal Assent on 31 July 1974&#160;
2.&#160;The TUC estima... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/trade-unions-mark-50-years-of-life-saving-legislation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/trade-unions-mark-50-years-of-life-saving-legislation/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/trade-unions-mark-50-years-of-life-saving-legislation/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WHAT TO EXPECT AS A FIRST-TIME SPEAKER ATTENDING CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-to-expect-as-a-first-time-speaker-attending-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As I drove into Eastbourne on the Monday before conference with my fellow delegate and observer, I can remember being filled with apprehension on what... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-to-expect-as-a-first-time-speaker-attending-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-to-expect-as-a-first-time-speaker-attending-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-to-expect-as-a-first-time-speaker-attending-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 054: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT):   7 – 10 OCTOBER 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-054-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-7-10-october-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): &#160;7 – 10 OCTOBER 2024 - QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH
As you are aware the NEC are committed to the conti... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-054-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-7-10-october-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-054-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-7-10-october-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/circ-054-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-7-10-october-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 254:POA DEMAND EQUAL TREATMENT ON TRADE UNION RIGHTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-254poa-demand-equal-treatment-on-trade-union-rights/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA welcome todays Government announcement regarding their intention to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act,2023. However, the repeali... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-254poa-demand-equal-treatment-on-trade-union-rights/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-254poa-demand-equal-treatment-on-trade-union-rights/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/pr-254poa-demand-equal-treatment-on-trade-union-rights/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/tuc-women-s-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall NEC reports on the three-day TUC Women’s Conference that took place in March
The POA’s delegation, led by me, was made up of Sarah Ri... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/tuc-women-s-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/tuc-women-s-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/tuc-women-s-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: HOW TO TREAT SCABIES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/hs-how-to-treat-scabies/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Scabies used to be a regular problem throughout the prison estate; it’s not so common nowadays, but we are still seeing the odd case. Jackie Marshall ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/hs-how-to-treat-scabies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/hs-how-to-treat-scabies/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/hs-how-to-treat-scabies/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: THE DEVASTATING IMPACTS OF SPICE EXPOSURE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-the-devastating-impacts-of-spice-exposure/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Inhaling psychoactive substances may not appear to be career- or even life- threatening, but in some instances the effects can be dangerous. A solutio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-the-devastating-impacts-of-spice-exposure/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-the-devastating-impacts-of-spice-exposure/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-the-devastating-impacts-of-spice-exposure/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>ANNUAL CONFERENCE: EASTBOURNE 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/annual-conference-eastbourne-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Reflecting on POA membership growth, plans to work with the incoming government, and our five year strategy.
This year, delegates from across the POA... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/annual-conference-eastbourne-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/annual-conference-eastbourne-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/annual-conference-eastbourne-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WHAT NOW FOR POA MEMBERS?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-now-for-poa-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There were plenty of positives to take from the POA Conference 2024, yet we still face an uphill struggle when it comes to our workers&#39; health and saf... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-now-for-poa-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-now-for-poa-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/what-now-for-poa-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE 35 HOUR WORKING WEEK – LOCAL DISCUSSIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-re-35-hour-working-week-local-discussions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[To:&#160;&#160; All Branch Chairs and Secretaries
Dear Colleagues
Following our SNC meeting I was asked to write to you all in relation to your local discussi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-re-35-hour-working-week-local-discussions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-re-35-hour-working-week-local-discussions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/august/scotland-re-35-hour-working-week-local-discussions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 August 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 053: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-053-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10th July 2024 for your information.
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-053-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-053-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-053-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 252: POA WELCOME GOVERNMENT DECISION ON PRISON SERVICE PAY REVIEW BODY RECOMMENDATIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/pr-252-poa-welcome-government-decision-on-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Prison Officers Association have welcomed the Government’s decision to accept the recommendations of the Prison Service Pay Review Body for 2024/2... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/pr-252-poa-welcome-government-decision-on-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/pr-252-poa-welcome-government-decision-on-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/pr-252-poa-welcome-government-decision-on-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 052: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JULY 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-052-national-chair-update-july-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
THE LATE DAVID EVANS - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER
&#160;It is with great sadnes... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-052-national-chair-update-july-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-052-national-chair-update-july-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-052-national-chair-update-july-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 050: GENERAL FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2024–2025</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-050-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA aims to provide learning opportunities for members. The POA ensures that its work in engaging staff in life-long learning is exemplary. The PO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-050-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-050-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-050-general-federation-of-trade-unions-education-programme-2024-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 049: PRISON SERVICE PAY REVIEW BODY RECOMMENDATIONS 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-049-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I am sure you are all aware of the leaks at the weekend in the media regarding the pay review bodies for Education and NHS workers and the speculation... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-049-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-049-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-049-prison-service-pay-review-body-recommendations-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 048: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-048-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA, you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-048-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-048-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-048-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 047: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-047-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th June 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-047-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-047-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-047-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 046: PAY REVIEW BODY 2020, JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-2020-judicial-review-application/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 7 April 2022 the Court of Appeal refused the POA permission to appeal against a judgment dismissing a judicial review application. That application... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-2020-judicial-review-application/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-2020-judicial-review-application/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-2020-judicial-review-application/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 045: THE LATE DAVID EVANS - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-045-the-late-david-evans-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member David Evans, who passed away on Saturday 6 July following a sho... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-045-the-late-david-evans-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-045-the-late-david-evans-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-045-the-late-david-evans-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 044: BBH LEGAL SERVICES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-044-bbh-legal-services/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[BBH Legal services are a wholly owned subsidiary of Thompsons Solicitors and have been a trusted partner of the POA for a number of years.
BBH can as... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-044-bbh-legal-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-044-bbh-legal-services/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-044-bbh-legal-services/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 043: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025  INCENTIVES AND AWARDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-043-annual-conference-2025-incentives-and-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has a proud history of recognising the hard work and dedication of members.&#160; In 2001, Conference established the incentives and awards policy ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-043-annual-conference-2025-incentives-and-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-043-annual-conference-2025-incentives-and-awards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/july/circ-043-annual-conference-2025-incentives-and-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 July 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 042: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JUNE 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Pay Award 2024/25
I can confirm that the 2024/25 PSPRB England and W... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-042-national-chair-update-june-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 041: ANNUAL CONFERENCE DATES: 2025 AND 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-041-annual-conference-dates-2025-and-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee has approved holding our Annual Conferences for 2025 and 2026 in Eastbourne. These will be 3-day conferences.
The da... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-041-annual-conference-dates-2025-and-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-041-annual-conference-dates-2025-and-2026/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-041-annual-conference-dates-2025-and-2026/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 040: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-040-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th June 2024 for your information. Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-040-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-040-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-040-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 039: EXPLORING CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND THE PREVALENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONG UK PRISON OFFICER GRADES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-039-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The research was suspended for a while as the Scottish Prison Service wanted more information before they would agree to our colleagues in Scotland ta... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-039-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-039-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-039-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 038: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2024  ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTIONS 74/2018 AND 44/2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-038-long-service-membership-badges-2024-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motions, members may apply for 10, 15, 20, and 30-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-038-long-service-membership-badges-2024-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-038-long-service-membership-badges-2024-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-038-long-service-membership-badges-2024-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 037: THE LATE TERRY BOND - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-037-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 31/2024.
The funeral arrangements have now been finalised as follows:&#160;
Date:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 27 June 2024
Time:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 13.00hrs
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-037-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-037-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-037-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>UK Hazards Campaign announces a manifesto for a health and safety system fit for ALL workers</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/uk-hazards-campaign-announces-a-manifesto-for-a-health-and-safety-system-fit-for-all-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Hazards Campaign has announced a manifesto for a health and safety system fit for all workers, which is available at this link&#160;&#160;https://gmhazards.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/uk-hazards-campaign-announces-a-manifesto-for-a-health-and-safety-system-fit-for-all-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/uk-hazards-campaign-announces-a-manifesto-for-a-health-and-safety-system-fit-for-all-workers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/uk-hazards-campaign-announces-a-manifesto-for-a-health-and-safety-system-fit-for-all-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 036: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-036-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 29th May 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-036-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-036-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-036-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Courses for women union members: An Introduction to the role of Union Health and Safety Representative.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/courses-for-women-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-representative/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Courses for women union members:&#160;An Introduction to the role of Union Health and Safety Representative.
These are free, online, half-day tutorials ai... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/courses-for-women-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-representative/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/courses-for-women-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-representative/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/courses-for-women-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-representative/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 035: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/june/circ-035-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 June 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 034: CONFERENCE PAPER 1/2024: HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-034-conference-paper-12024-honorary-life-membership/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is a follow up to Motion 71/23 and this year’s Conference Paper 1/2024, which was passed and now needs to be actioned. The Conference Paper was s... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-034-conference-paper-12024-honorary-life-membership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-034-conference-paper-12024-honorary-life-membership/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-034-conference-paper-12024-honorary-life-membership/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 033: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-033-national-chair-update-may-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
‘Welfare’ CHECKS on Prisoners
The NEC are aware that some prisons ar... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-033-national-chair-update-may-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-033-national-chair-update-may-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-033-national-chair-update-may-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 032: TRADES UNION CONGRESS 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the Special Delegates Conference in March 1996, the Executive informed delegates that they would be seeking &quot;two candidates&quot; nominated by br... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-032-trades-union-congress-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 031: THE LATE TERRY BOND - HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-031-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member Terry Bond, who sadly died recently.
Terry joined the Prison S... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-031-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-031-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-031-the-late-terry-bond-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 030: EXPLORING CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND THE PREVALENCE OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONG UK PRISON OFFICER GRADES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-030-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have been contacted by Laura Wright, Trainee Forensic Psychologist who is conducting a study to explore experiences of prison officer grades who ha... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-030-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-030-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-030-exploring-critical-incidents-and-the-prevalence-of-post-traumatic-stress-among-uk-prison-officer-grades/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 029: UPDATE TO POA CIRCULAR 023/2024 PRISON OFFICER GRADES: DO YOU FEEL YOU MATTER?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-029-update-to-poa-circular-0232024-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware we were contacted by Anya Frude who is a Forensic Psychology doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham.&#160;She has asked for o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-029-update-to-poa-circular-0232024-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-029-update-to-poa-circular-0232024-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-029-update-to-poa-circular-0232024-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 028: RETIRED MEMBERS COMMITTEE MEETING AND SOCIAL EVENT 7TH AUGUST 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-028-retired-members-committee-meeting-and-social-event-7th-august-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 7th August 2024 at 15:00hrs the Retired Members Committee will meet at the Casa, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ. When the Meeting has finished, the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-028-retired-members-committee-meeting-and-social-event-7th-august-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-028-retired-members-committee-meeting-and-social-event-7th-august-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-028-retired-members-committee-meeting-and-social-event-7th-august-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 027: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-027-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 15th May 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; 
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-027-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-027-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-027-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 252: PRISON SERVICE CRISIS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/pr-252-prison-service-crisis/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA leadership accept that a General Election has been called and we enter a period of purdah. There is no doubt that the Prison Service and the c... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/pr-252-prison-service-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/pr-252-prison-service-crisis/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/pr-252-prison-service-crisis/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 026: ACM 42/2024 - INCREASE IN MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-026-acm-422024-increase-in-monthly-subscriptions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At Annual Conference 2024, Motion 42/2024 was carried.&#160;
As a result of this Motion being carried, monthly subscription will increase by 40p in Englan... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-026-acm-422024-increase-in-monthly-subscriptions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-026-acm-422024-increase-in-monthly-subscriptions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-026-acm-422024-increase-in-monthly-subscriptions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 025: HOURS WORKED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-025-hours-worked/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At Annual Conference 2024 in Eastbourne the following Motion was carried.
“Conference realises our members can no longer sustain the long hours cultu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-025-hours-worked/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-025-hours-worked/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-025-hours-worked/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Webinar: health and safety in a changing climate - 3rd July 2pm - 3pm</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/webinar-health-and-safety-in-a-changing-climate-3rd-july-2pm-3pm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This webinar will equip health and safety reps with the skills to protect their colleagues from climate change-related hazards.
Join our panel of exp... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/webinar-health-and-safety-in-a-changing-climate-3rd-july-2pm-3pm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/webinar-health-and-safety-in-a-changing-climate-3rd-july-2pm-3pm/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/webinar-health-and-safety-in-a-changing-climate-3rd-july-2pm-3pm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>&#39;DETAINED FOR TRAINING&#39; IS KEY TO NIPPING A LIFE OF CRIME IN THE BUD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/detained-for-training-is-key-to-nipping-a-life-of-crime-in-the-bud/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Some readers of Gatelodge may find it odd that a Tory hereditary peer is writing an article for this magazine and is a strong supporter of the POA. Th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/detained-for-training-is-key-to-nipping-a-life-of-crime-in-the-bud/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/detained-for-training-is-key-to-nipping-a-life-of-crime-in-the-bud/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/detained-for-training-is-key-to-nipping-a-life-of-crime-in-the-bud/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Free Online course for Black union members: An introduction to the role - Union Health &amp; Safety Rep</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/free-online-course-for-black-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-union-health-safety-rep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC&#160;is running some introductory courses for Black union members which are free, online, open to any Black member of a TUC affiliated union.
The ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/free-online-course-for-black-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-union-health-safety-rep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/free-online-course-for-black-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-union-health-safety-rep/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/free-online-course-for-black-union-members-an-introduction-to-the-role-union-health-safety-rep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>VALUABLE SESSION TO DRIVE CHANGE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/valuable-session-to-drive-change/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Gatelodge talks to Oana Coman about her time at the POA Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop
Please tell our readers a bit about yourself.
I h... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/valuable-session-to-drive-change/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/valuable-session-to-drive-change/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/valuable-session-to-drive-change/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>‘An introduction to the role of union health and safety rep’</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-rep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC are running&#160;a free online course for young union members in June&#160;entitled ‘An introduction to the role of union health and safety rep’, tutore... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-rep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-rep/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/an-introduction-to-the-role-of-union-health-and-safety-rep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 023: PRISON OFFICER GRADES: DO YOU FEEL YOU MATTER?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-023-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have been contacted by Anya Frude who is a Forensic Psychology doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham.&#160;Please see her request below.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-023-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-023-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/may/circ-023-prison-officer-grades-do-you-feel-you-matter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 022: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-april-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Naloxone
The employer is seeking to expand the number of ‘volunte... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-april-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-april-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-april-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 021: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-021-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10th April 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-021-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-021-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-021-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 020: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): 10 – 13 JUNE 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-020-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-10-13-june-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
&#160;
The Training Committee are seeking app... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-020-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-10-13-june-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-020-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-10-13-june-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-020-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-10-13-june-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RETIRED MEMBERS - BLUE LIGHT CARDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/retired-members-blue-light-cards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The battle for access to a Blue Light Card continues with a totally intransigent company. We have been in a constant dispute for a long time now and s... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/retired-members-blue-light-cards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/retired-members-blue-light-cards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/retired-members-blue-light-cards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>HEALTH AND SAFETY: AT WHAT COST?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/health-and-safety-at-what-cost/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In 2015 at Blackfriars Crown Court, Lorraine Barwell, a 54-year-old grandmother, was kicked twice, once in the body and once in the head, during the r... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/health-and-safety-at-what-cost/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/health-and-safety-at-what-cost/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/health-and-safety-at-what-cost/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: REPORTING ON THE SCOTTISH PAY DEAL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/scotland-reporting-on-the-scottish-pay-deal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It took a long time to reach agreement, but it was worth the wait...
It took an extraordinary length of time to get the pay deal over the line, delay... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/scotland-reporting-on-the-scottish-pay-deal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/scotland-reporting-on-the-scottish-pay-deal/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/scotland-reporting-on-the-scottish-pay-deal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SECOND WORKSHOP &#39;BEST I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO ATTEND&#39;</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/second-workshop-best-i-have-ever-had-the-pleasure-to-attend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall, NEC reports on the POA’s second Supporting Women in the Workplace Workshop, 28-30 November2023
After months of planning, the day of ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/second-workshop-best-i-have-ever-had-the-pleasure-to-attend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/second-workshop-best-i-have-ever-had-the-pleasure-to-attend/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/second-workshop-best-i-have-ever-had-the-pleasure-to-attend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>REPORT ON MEASLES IN CONSULTATION WITH HMPPS &amp; UKHSA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/report-on-measles-in-consultation-with-hmpps-ukhsa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Like all infections, a national problem becomes a bigger problem within the prison system because of the close proximity we have with each other and w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/report-on-measles-in-consultation-with-hmpps-ukhsa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/report-on-measles-in-consultation-with-hmpps-ukhsa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/report-on-measles-in-consultation-with-hmpps-ukhsa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WARNING SOME OF THESE PHOTOS ARE EXTREMELY GRAPHIC AND UPSETTING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/warning-some-of-these-photos-are-extremely-graphic-and-upsetting/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[(See the latest issue of Gatelodge to see the horrific images that accompany this article)
Our campaign to tackle violence in the workplace goes to W... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/warning-some-of-these-photos-are-extremely-graphic-and-upsetting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/warning-some-of-these-photos-are-extremely-graphic-and-upsetting/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/warning-some-of-these-photos-are-extremely-graphic-and-upsetting/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>OUR LEADERS HAVE NOT LEARNED A THING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/our-leaders-have-not-learned-a-thing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[(See the latest issue of&#160;Gatelodge&#160;to see the horrific images that accompany this article)
&#160;
Another vicious attack on a prison officer begs the que... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/our-leaders-have-not-learned-a-thing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/our-leaders-have-not-learned-a-thing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/our-leaders-have-not-learned-a-thing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 019: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-019-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th March 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; 
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-019-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-019-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/april/circ-019-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 April 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 018: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MARCH 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-018-national-chair-update-march-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Your safety at Work
It pains me yet again to inform the membership o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-018-national-chair-update-march-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-018-national-chair-update-march-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-018-national-chair-update-march-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 017: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th and 13th March 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; 
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 016: POA PAY SUBMISSION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA Pay Submission can now be officially sent out as the other parties involved have now shared their documents.
Please find attached our written... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 March 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 015: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-015-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th February 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-015-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-015-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-015-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 March 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 014: CONSULTATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL FEES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-014-consultation-on-the-implementation-of-employment-tribunal-fees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The government is currently consulting with Trade Unions about whether to implement employment tribunal fees and how much they should charge. That mea... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-014-consultation-on-the-implementation-of-employment-tribunal-fees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-014-consultation-on-the-implementation-of-employment-tribunal-fees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/circ-014-consultation-on-the-implementation-of-employment-tribunal-fees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 March 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Research Participants Needed for study on experiences of working with vulnerable groups in prisons</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Have you recently worked for the HMPPS? Have you recently worked in roles that put you in direct contact with vulnerable prisoners? If you’ve retired ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 March 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>REPORTING HEALTH, SAFETY AND FIRE EVENTS IN HMPPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/reporting-health-safety-and-fire-events-in-hmpps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is important for employees to report any injury or near miss as soon as possible. When these events happen, they are investigated, which helps to u... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/reporting-health-safety-and-fire-events-in-hmpps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/reporting-health-safety-and-fire-events-in-hmpps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/march/reporting-health-safety-and-fire-events-in-hmpps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 10 March 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 013: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th February 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-013-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 011: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE FEBRUARY 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-011-national-chair-update-february-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Razors
It is with immense anger that I once again share with you a r... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-011-national-chair-update-february-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-011-national-chair-update-february-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-011-national-chair-update-february-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: POA SCOTLAND ELECTIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The call for nominations for the 2 SNC posts due for election closed on Friday 23rd February 2024, as per CIRC\08\2024. This period was for interested... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 010: THE MARTYRS OF TOLPUDDLE FESTIVAL - 19 – 21 JULY 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-010-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-19-21-july-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The membership will be aware the Tolpuddle Festival will take place on Friday 19 – Sunday 21 July 2024 inclusive. Information can be obtained from: ww... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-010-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-19-21-july-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-010-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-19-21-july-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-010-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-19-21-july-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 19th February</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-19th-february/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 19 February 2024&#160;
&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-19th-february/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-19th-february/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-19th-february/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 009: ACCESS TO SANITARY PRODUCTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-009-access-to-sanitary-products/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dignified access to hygiene products such as tissues, soap, and toilets for staff is considered essential within a workplace. In November 2022, People... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-009-access-to-sanitary-products/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-009-access-to-sanitary-products/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-009-access-to-sanitary-products/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 008: PENSIONS LITIGATION – ENGLAND &amp; WALES CLAIMS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-008-pensions-litigation-england-wales-claims/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you all will be aware, Thompsons Solicitors are now instructed on all our age discrimination claims for injury to feelings that arise from the deci... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-008-pensions-litigation-england-wales-claims/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-008-pensions-litigation-england-wales-claims/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-008-pensions-litigation-england-wales-claims/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 006: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-006-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 24th January 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-006-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-006-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/circ-006-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Steve Gillan, POA General Secretary interviewed on Sky News regarding the rising violence against prison officers</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-poa-general-secretary-interviewed-on-sky-news-regarding-the-rising-violence-against-prison-officers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-poa-general-secretary-interviewed-on-sky-news-regarding-the-rising-violence-against-prison-officers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-poa-general-secretary-interviewed-on-sky-news-regarding-the-rising-violence-against-prison-officers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-poa-general-secretary-interviewed-on-sky-news-regarding-the-rising-violence-against-prison-officers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Steve Gillan responds on Sky News to a review of delays in the transfer of mentally unwell prisoners</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-responds-on-sky-news-to-a-review-of-delays-in-the-transfer-of-mentally-unwell-prisoners/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-responds-on-sky-news-to-a-review-of-delays-in-the-transfer-of-mentally-unwell-prisoners/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-responds-on-sky-news-to-a-review-of-delays-in-the-transfer-of-mentally-unwell-prisoners/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/steve-gillan-responds-on-sky-news-to-a-review-of-delays-in-the-transfer-of-mentally-unwell-prisoners/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 5th February</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-5th-february/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 5 February 2024&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-5th-february/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-5th-february/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/february/political-news-wc-5th-february/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 05 February 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 005: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JANUARY 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-005-national-chair-update-january-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Pay Award
I can confirm that the NEC will submit the written evidenc... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-005-national-chair-update-january-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-005-national-chair-update-january-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-005-national-chair-update-january-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE:	POA SCOTLAND ELECTIONS, SNC MEMBER, SNC TREASURER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scotland-re-poa-scotland-elections-snc-member-snc-treasurer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are 2 Scottish National Committee posts due for election this year.&#160; These will be five-year posts with the successful candidates taking up offi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scotland-re-poa-scotland-elections-snc-member-snc-treasurer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scotland-re-poa-scotland-elections-snc-member-snc-treasurer/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scotland-re-poa-scotland-elections-snc-member-snc-treasurer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 004:</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-004/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC have reintroduced an introductory session regarding the role of the Health and Safety Rep aimed exclusively at young union members. Currently,... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-004/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-004/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-004/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 003: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-003-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10th January 2024 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; 
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-003-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-003-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-003-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>A POA member Jason Swan is seeking members support regarding a petition to Parliament.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-poa-member-jason-swan-is-seeking-members-support-regarding-a-petition-to-parliament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When emergency service workers enter a dwelling and become subject of verbal abuse/insults, there is no legislation to record any offence, this includ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-poa-member-jason-swan-is-seeking-members-support-regarding-a-petition-to-parliament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-poa-member-jason-swan-is-seeking-members-support-regarding-a-petition-to-parliament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-poa-member-jason-swan-is-seeking-members-support-regarding-a-petition-to-parliament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 22nd January</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-22nd-january/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. The Commons rises ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-22nd-january/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-22nd-january/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-22nd-january/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 15th January</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-15th-january/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 15 January 2024  Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the fo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-15th-january/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-15th-january/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-15th-january/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 002: NASAL NALOXONE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-002-nasal-naloxone/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It has been brought to the attention of the NEC that HMPPS are now advertising for volunteers to carry Naloxone. Please be reminded of the following a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-002-nasal-naloxone/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-002-nasal-naloxone/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-002-nasal-naloxone/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 001: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 13th December 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 8th January</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-8th-january/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 8&#160;January 2024&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the fo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-8th-january/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-8th-january/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/political-news-wc-8th-january/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 06 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 18th December</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-18th-december/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 18 December 2023  Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-18th-december/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-18th-december/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-18th-december/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 06 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RAAC – WHAT IS IT AND WHAT ARE THE DANGERS?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/raac-what-is-it-and-what-are-the-dangers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight form of concrete, with an estimated useful life of around 30 years. RAAC has been used ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/raac-what-is-it-and-what-are-the-dangers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/raac-what-is-it-and-what-are-the-dangers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/raac-what-is-it-and-what-are-the-dangers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTTISH CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scottish-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Phil Fairlie, Assistant General Secretary, reports on the POA Scottish Conference held on 25th and 26th October 2023 at the Peebles Hydro Hotel.
Dele... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scottish-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scottish-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/scottish-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>ARE WE LOSING THE RAT RACE? HOW RODENTS ARE TAKING OVER OUR PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/are-we-losing-the-rat-race-how-rodents-are-taking-over-our-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Whatever your opinion may be about rats, two things can be agreed upon universally: they are extremely clever and very resilient. The British Pest Con... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/are-we-losing-the-rat-race-how-rodents-are-taking-over-our-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/are-we-losing-the-rat-race-how-rodents-are-taking-over-our-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/are-we-losing-the-rat-race-how-rodents-are-taking-over-our-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>A BIG THANK YOU FROM STEVE GILLAN, GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-big-thank-you-from-steve-gillan-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to POA members
As we approach the end of 2023, it is time to reflect on an incredibly difficult year for many of our members because of the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-big-thank-you-from-steve-gillan-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-big-thank-you-from-steve-gillan-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/a-big-thank-you-from-steve-gillan-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WE NEED OUR OWN &#39;BROKEN WINDOWS&#39; MOMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/we-need-our-own-broken-windows-moment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In 1990, New York was the most unsafe city in the world. The rank and file within the police force was depleted, underfunded and under-resourced, and ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/we-need-our-own-broken-windows-moment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/we-need-our-own-broken-windows-moment/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/we-need-our-own-broken-windows-moment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>RADON – WHAT IS IT?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/radon-what-is-it/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/radon-what-is-it/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/radon-what-is-it/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2024/january/radon-what-is-it/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 January 2024 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 094: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-094-national-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
Pay Award
On the 20th of December the Government finally activate... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-094-national-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-094-national-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-094-national-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 December 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 093:</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-093/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 29th November 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; 
JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-093/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-093/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/circ-093/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 December 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Research Participants Needed for study on experiences of  working with vulnerable groups in prisons</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Have you recently worked for the HMPPS? Have you recently worked in roles that put you in direct contact with vulnerable prisoners? If you’ve retired ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/research-participants-needed-for-study-on-experiences-of-working-with-vulnerable-groups-in-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 December 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 11th December</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-11th-december/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 11 December 2023  Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-11th-december/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-11th-december/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-11th-december/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 December 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 4th December</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-4th-december/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 4 December 2023  Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the fo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-4th-december/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-4th-december/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/december/political-news-wc-4th-december/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 December 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 092: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE NOVEMBER 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-092-national-chair-update-november-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Roll Correct
All POA members are reminded that they are entitled to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-092-national-chair-update-november-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-092-national-chair-update-november-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-092-national-chair-update-november-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 091: DAVE SMITH NOMINATION FOR THE SAFETY HEALTH AND PRACTITIONER AWARD FOR THE MOST INFLUENTIAL INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-091-dave-smith-nomination-for-the-safety-health-and-practitioner-award-for-the-most-influential-individual-of-the-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dave Smith has been nominated for the above award and the National Executive would ask members to consider voting for Dave who has worked tirelessly f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-091-dave-smith-nomination-for-the-safety-health-and-practitioner-award-for-the-most-influential-individual-of-the-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-091-dave-smith-nomination-for-the-safety-health-and-practitioner-award-for-the-most-influential-individual-of-the-year/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-091-dave-smith-nomination-for-the-safety-health-and-practitioner-award-for-the-most-influential-individual-of-the-year/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 090: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-090-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 15th November 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-090-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-090-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-090-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 27th November</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-27th-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 27 November 2023  Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-27th-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-27th-november/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-27th-november/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC NI 005: NORTHERN IRELAND AREA VICE CHAIR ELECTION RESULT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-005-northern-ireland-area-vice-chair-election-result/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find below the result of the Northern Ireland Area Vice Chair election:
COOKE Darren&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 331
FERGUSON Maurice&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-005-northern-ireland-area-vice-chair-election-result/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-005-northern-ireland-area-vice-chair-election-result/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-005-northern-ireland-area-vice-chair-election-result/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 089: TUC EQUALITY CONFERENCES – 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA is looking for delegates to attend the following TUC Equality Conferences 2024.

Disabled Workers: 21st to 22nd May
Black Workers: 26th to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-089-tuc-equality-conferences-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 20th November</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-20th-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 20 November 2023  Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-20th-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-20th-november/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-20th-november/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 088: MEMBERSHIP SELF-SERVICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-088-membership-self-service/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you will know, the POA have been improving its online member services. As part of this improvement, we have implemented a Self-Service solution tha... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-088-membership-self-service/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-088-membership-self-service/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-088-membership-self-service/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 087: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-087-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th October 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-087-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-087-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-087-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 016: FIRE SAFETY IN PRISON ESTABLISHMENTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-016-fire-safety-in-prison-establishments/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC have recently become aware of a fire in a prison establishment which has raised many concerns. HM Prisons experience a number of fires per yea... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-016-fire-safety-in-prison-establishments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-016-fire-safety-in-prison-establishments/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-016-fire-safety-in-prison-establishments/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC NI 004: PAY REVIEW BODY SUBMISSION 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-004-pay-review-body-submission-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As General Secretary of the POA I am updating you on the written evidence and oral submission that the Area Committee NI did on behalf of the POA memb... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-004-pay-review-body-submission-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-004-pay-review-body-submission-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-004-pay-review-body-submission-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 13th November</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-13th-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Parliament will ri... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-13th-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-13th-november/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-13th-november/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 6th November</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-6th-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Parliament returns... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-6th-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-6th-november/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/political-news-wc-6th-november/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 23rd October</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-news-wc-23rd-october/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Parliament is like... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-news-wc-23rd-october/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-news-wc-23rd-october/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-news-wc-23rd-october/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE POA SCOTLAND – CHARITY RAFFLE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to tell you that the charity raffle organised for this year’s Scottish conference, raised a fantastic total of &#163;4,387. Your kind gene... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/scotland-re-poa-scotland-charity-raffle/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC NI 003: AREA VICE CHAIR ELECTION - TIMETABLE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-003-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the above election will take place as follows:
&#160;
Election Open &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Monday 13 November 2023
Election Close... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-003-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-003-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/poa-circ-ni-003-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 085: GFTU COURSE – ROOTS OF RACISM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-085-gftu-course-roots-of-racism/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The General Federation of Trade Unions (of which the POA is an affiliate) will be running a ‘Roots of Racism’ course on 11th and 12th December 2023 at... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-085-gftu-course-roots-of-racism/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-085-gftu-course-roots-of-racism/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-085-gftu-course-roots-of-racism/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 084: RAAC IN THE WORKPLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-084-raac-in-the-workplace/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following new concerns of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), the TUC are advising that an organising approach to support Branch Officials ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-084-raac-in-the-workplace/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-084-raac-in-the-workplace/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-084-raac-in-the-workplace/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 083: CONDUCT COMMITTEE MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-083-conduct-committee-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 68/2023 regarding nominations for Conduct Committee members as per Rule 26.3, I confirm that process has now been completed.&#160;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-083-conduct-committee-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-083-conduct-committee-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/november/circ-083-conduct-committee-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 082: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024  21st – 23rd MAY 2024 – WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-082-poa-annual-conference-2024-21st-23rd-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Conference for 2024 is scheduled to be held on the above dates at the welcome building, eastbourne and will be THREE days duration.
Branch... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-082-poa-annual-conference-2024-21st-23rd-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-082-poa-annual-conference-2024-21st-23rd-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-082-poa-annual-conference-2024-21st-23rd-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 081: JOIN ONLINE SYSTEM FOR NEW MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-081-join-online-system-for-new-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you will be aware the POA have been working on evolving our Information Technology systems and the corporate image of the POA. We have launched a n... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-081-join-online-system-for-new-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-081-join-online-system-for-new-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-081-join-online-system-for-new-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 080: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-080-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th October 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-080-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-080-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-080-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 079: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-079-national-chair-update-october-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE (F&amp;amp;S) OPT IN FOR COLLEAGUES ABSENT ON LONG T... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-079-national-chair-update-october-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-079-national-chair-update-october-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-079-national-chair-update-october-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC NI 002: AREA VICE CHAIR ELECTION - TIMETABLE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-002-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This circular supersedes the previous POA Circular NI 001/2023 dated 20 October 2023.
Please find below amended election timetable for the forthcomin... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-002-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-002-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-002-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA CIRC NI 001: AREA VICE CHAIR ELECTION - TIMETABLE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-001-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find below election timetable for the forthcoming Area Vice Chair NI Election.
Nominations Open &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Monday 16 October 2023
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-001-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-001-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/poa-circ-ni-001-area-vice-chair-election-timetable/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 078: HMPPS NATIONAL H AND S ARRANGEMENTS FOR FIRST AID AT WORK AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-078-hmpps-national-h-and-s-arrangements-for-first-aid-at-work-and-emergency-first-aid-at-work/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Since 2015 the NEC has been involved in negotiations to introduce a new policy on First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work. A new policy was ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-078-hmpps-national-h-and-s-arrangements-for-first-aid-at-work-and-emergency-first-aid-at-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-078-hmpps-national-h-and-s-arrangements-for-first-aid-at-work-and-emergency-first-aid-at-work/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-078-hmpps-national-h-and-s-arrangements-for-first-aid-at-work-and-emergency-first-aid-at-work/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 077: CHESTERTON GRANT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-077-chesterton-grant/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Chesterton Grant have been working alongside the POA for nearly a year, and through our personalised landing pages and their attendance of wellbeing d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-077-chesterton-grant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-077-chesterton-grant/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-077-chesterton-grant/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 250: GOVERNMENT LAUNCH EMERGENCY PRISON RELEASE SCHEME</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/pr-250-government-launch-emergency-prison-release-scheme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the Government announced an Emergency Prison Release Scheme based on legislation that will allow early releases. This scheme will apply to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/pr-250-government-launch-emergency-prison-release-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/pr-250-government-launch-emergency-prison-release-scheme/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/pr-250-government-launch-emergency-prison-release-scheme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 076: LONG TERM SICK OPT INTO F&amp;S.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-076-long-term-sick-opt-into-fs/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It has come to the attention of the NEC that members who are currently or have been on long term sick were being refused to opt into F&amp;amp;S by the Em... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-076-long-term-sick-opt-into-fs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-076-long-term-sick-opt-into-fs/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-076-long-term-sick-opt-into-fs/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>DONNA TAYLOR, HEALTH &amp; SAFETY REP AT THE HAZARDS CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/donna-taylor-health-safety-rep-at-the-hazards-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hello. Thanks for taking the time to talk to GATELODGE. Could you introduce yourself and give us a bit of background in terms of your career history, ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/donna-taylor-health-safety-rep-at-the-hazards-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/donna-taylor-health-safety-rep-at-the-hazards-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/donna-taylor-health-safety-rep-at-the-hazards-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Angela Montgomery, Assistant General Secretary reports on the LGBT+ Conference</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/angela-montgomery-assistant-general-secretary-reports-on-the-lgbtplus-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Conference opened with Maria Exall the first out LGBT+ President of the TUC welcoming all delegates telling them that she wanted the Conference to... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/angela-montgomery-assistant-general-secretary-reports-on-the-lgbtplus-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/angela-montgomery-assistant-general-secretary-reports-on-the-lgbtplus-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/angela-montgomery-assistant-general-secretary-reports-on-the-lgbtplus-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: A FAILING CONTRACT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/scotland-a-failing-contract/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our members need to pick up the slack of a failing private contractor, it’s not acceptable and things must improve.
Around 2000 when the decision was... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/scotland-a-failing-contract/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/scotland-a-failing-contract/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/scotland-a-failing-contract/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POLITICAL POSTURING ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-posturing-on-the-criminal-justice-system/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The country must be heading for a general election soon as the political rhetoric is being ramped up.
A recent example is the politicising of the rig... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-posturing-on-the-criminal-justice-system/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-posturing-on-the-criminal-justice-system/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/political-posturing-on-the-criminal-justice-system/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>BACK US DON’T BLAME US</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/back-us-don-t-blame-us/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we take stock of the recent pay award that is yet again delayed, it has not been missed by anyone that closed grades are rightly angered and bitter... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/back-us-don-t-blame-us/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/back-us-don-t-blame-us/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/back-us-don-t-blame-us/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 075: RETIRED MEMBERS COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-075-retired-members-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Rules and Constitution are clear that under Rule 5, we will have a retired members section and that qualification for retired membership is having... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-075-retired-members-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-075-retired-members-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-075-retired-members-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC DISABLED WORKERS CONFERENCE 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/tuc-disabled-workers-conference-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Geoff Willetts, NEC reports on the TUC Disabled Workers Conference
This year’s annual TUC Disabled Workers Conference was held over two days at Bourn... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/tuc-disabled-workers-conference-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/tuc-disabled-workers-conference-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/tuc-disabled-workers-conference-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 074: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-074-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 2nd October 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; &#160;&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-074-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-074-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-074-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 073: DISTRIBUTION OF 2024 POA DIARIES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-073-distribution-of-2024-poa-diaries/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Annual Conference policy states that POA diaries should be distributed during the month of September. However, due to a hold up with getting vinyl cov... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-073-distribution-of-2024-poa-diaries/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-073-distribution-of-2024-poa-diaries/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-073-distribution-of-2024-poa-diaries/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 072: RATS AND MICE IN THE WORKPLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-072-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive has become aware that many workplaces are experiencing problems with the prevalence of rats and mice in the workplace.
Employe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-072-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-072-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-072-rats-and-mice-in-the-workplace/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 071: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-071-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th September 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; &#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-071-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-071-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/october/circ-071-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 October 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 070: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-070-national-chair-update-september-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Detached Duty Bonus Scheme
The NEC have been made aware of colleague... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-070-national-chair-update-september-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-070-national-chair-update-september-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-070-national-chair-update-september-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 069: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE WORKSHOP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-069-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The above workshop will be held from Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th November 2023 at the Quorn Grange Hotel, Wood Lane, Quorn, Loughborough.
The purpo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-069-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-069-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-069-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC will host Introduction to the Role of Health and Safety Rep</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/tuc-will-host-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Friday 6th&#160;October 11:00 – 16:00, the TUC will host&#160;Introduction to the Role of Health and Safety Rep, for young members only. Free, online and ope... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/tuc-will-host-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/tuc-will-host-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/tuc-will-host-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 068: APPLICATIONS FOR CONDUCT COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-068-applications-for-conduct-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are seeking applications for consideration to sit on our internal conduct committee under Rule 26.3 which states:
“The Union will have a Cond... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-068-applications-for-conduct-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-068-applications-for-conduct-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-068-applications-for-conduct-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 067: WOMEN&#39;S UNION HEALTH AND SAFETY TASTER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-067-womens-union-health-and-safety-taster/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[TUC Education are running an Introduction to Health and Safety taster for women union members at 1100hrs on 3rd October 2023.&#160;
Are you a woman trade ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-067-womens-union-health-and-safety-taster/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-067-womens-union-health-and-safety-taster/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-067-womens-union-health-and-safety-taster/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 066: ANNUAL STAFF SURVEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please be reminded that the current policy of the POA is not to engage in completion of the employer’s annual staff survey. This was determined via Co... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-066-annual-staff-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 065: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 30th August 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 
JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-065-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>The TUC is running another ‘Introduction to the role of Health and Safety rep’ course for women members</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/the-tuc-is-running-another-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep-course-for-women-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC is running another ‘Introduction to the role of Health and Safety rep’ course for women members.
It runs on the 3rd&#160;October, 11:00 – 16:00
F... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/the-tuc-is-running-another-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep-course-for-women-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/the-tuc-is-running-another-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep-course-for-women-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/the-tuc-is-running-another-introduction-to-the-role-of-health-and-safety-rep-course-for-women-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 064: PROVISION OF PERIOD PRODUCTS FOR STAFF ACROSS THE ESTATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-064-provision-of-period-products-for-staff-across-the-estate/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached guidance that was sent to all Governors mid-August.
If the products are not being provided in your establishment, can you please... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-064-provision-of-period-products-for-staff-across-the-estate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-064-provision-of-period-products-for-staff-across-the-estate/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-064-provision-of-period-products-for-staff-across-the-estate/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 249: WANDSWORTH ESCAPE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/pr-249-wandsworth-escape/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On the 6th September 2023 a Prisoner escaped from Wandsworth prison and this has been widely reported in the media. The POA did not release an immedia... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/pr-249-wandsworth-escape/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/pr-249-wandsworth-escape/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/pr-249-wandsworth-escape/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 063: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024  21 – 23 MAY 2024 – WELCOME BUILDING - EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-063-poa-annual-conference-2024-21-23-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I am pleased to announce after discussions and negotiations our Annual Conference will be held from Tuesday 21 – Thursday 23 May 2024 inclusive at the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-063-poa-annual-conference-2024-21-23-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-063-poa-annual-conference-2024-21-23-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/september/circ-063-poa-annual-conference-2024-21-23-may-2024-welcome-building-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 September 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 062: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE AUGUST 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-062-national-chair-update-august-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Closed Grades Pay
The NEC have been working on legal redress for clo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-062-national-chair-update-august-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-062-national-chair-update-august-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-062-national-chair-update-august-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 061: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-061-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 7th August 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-061-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-061-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-061-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 060: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): 16 – 19 OCTOBER 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-060-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-october-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-060-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-october-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-060-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-october-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-060-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-16-19-october-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 059: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-059-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th July 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; &#160;&#160;
JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-059-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-059-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/circ-059-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>LEGAL: EXPLAINING THE POA/HMPPS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/legal-explaining-the-poahmpps-health-and-safety-protocol/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Iain Birrell, a trade union law expert at Thompsons Solicitors, outlines the Health and Safety Protocol and why it is vital for POA members
The Healt... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/legal-explaining-the-poahmpps-health-and-safety-protocol/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/legal-explaining-the-poahmpps-health-and-safety-protocol/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/legal-explaining-the-poahmpps-health-and-safety-protocol/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>An iconic piece of LGBTQ+ history returns to public display at the National Justice Museum in Nottingham</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/an-iconic-piece-of-lgbtqplus-history-returns-to-public-display-at-the-national-justice-museum-in-nottingham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Oscar Wilde’s cell door from Reading Gaol, where he was incarcerated for “gross indecency”, was previously loaned to Queer Britain in London
An iconi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/an-iconic-piece-of-lgbtqplus-history-returns-to-public-display-at-the-national-justice-museum-in-nottingham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/an-iconic-piece-of-lgbtqplus-history-returns-to-public-display-at-the-national-justice-museum-in-nottingham/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/an-iconic-piece-of-lgbtqplus-history-returns-to-public-display-at-the-national-justice-museum-in-nottingham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>EQUALITY AT THE HEART OF THE POA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/equality-at-the-heart-of-the-poa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Angela Montgomery, Assistant General Secretary, reports on the TUC Black Workers Conference 2023
The Conference was the first in-person event since C... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/equality-at-the-heart-of-the-poa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/equality-at-the-heart-of-the-poa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/equality-at-the-heart-of-the-poa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/tuc-women-s-conference-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall, NEC, reports on the TUC Women’s Conference 2023
The Women’s Conference returned to TUC headquarters in London this year, following v... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/tuc-women-s-conference-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/tuc-women-s-conference-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/tuc-women-s-conference-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023 EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/poa-annual-conference-2023-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the start of POA annual conference in Eastbourne, General Secretary Steve Gillan reflects on changing attitudes to what’s happening behind those hi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/poa-annual-conference-2023-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/poa-annual-conference-2023-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/poa-annual-conference-2023-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WE DESERVE BETTER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/we-deserve-better/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Annual conference 2023 was a positive and enjoyable experience, in my view. However, as the cover of this issue of Gatelodge demonstrates, not everyon... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/we-deserve-better/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/we-deserve-better/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/august/we-deserve-better/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 058: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JULY 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-058-national-chair-update-july-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Pay Award 2023/24&#160; 
Members are encouraged to read POA Circular 52/2... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-058-national-chair-update-july-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-058-national-chair-update-july-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-058-national-chair-update-july-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 31 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: STUC UNION LEARNING: ACTIVE IQ LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN GYM INSTRUCTING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-active-iq-level-2-certificate-in-gym-instructing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have managed to secure funding for an online Level 2 Gym instructors’ course through the STUC Union learning fund. It is clear the course is popula... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-active-iq-level-2-certificate-in-gym-instructing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-active-iq-level-2-certificate-in-gym-instructing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-active-iq-level-2-certificate-in-gym-instructing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 057: INJURY TO FEELINGS CLAIMS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-057-injury-to-feelings-claims/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A number of you will receive correspondence from our solicitors shortly in respect of your employment tribunal claim relating to your pension arrangem... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-057-injury-to-feelings-claims/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-057-injury-to-feelings-claims/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-057-injury-to-feelings-claims/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 056: MATERNITY ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-056-maternity-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are proud to be affiliated with Maternity Action.&#160;Maternity Action is the UK’s maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting, an... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-056-maternity-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-056-maternity-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-056-maternity-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 248: DEATHS IN CUSTODY RAISE ALARM BELLS FOR POA UNION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-248-deaths-in-custody-raise-alarm-bells-for-poa-union/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Prison Officers Association have highlighted their concerns over the rising number of deaths in custody, particularly self-inflicted deaths, since... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-248-deaths-in-custody-raise-alarm-bells-for-poa-union/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-248-deaths-in-custody-raise-alarm-bells-for-poa-union/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-248-deaths-in-custody-raise-alarm-bells-for-poa-union/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 055: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-055-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th July 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160; &#160;&#160;
JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-055-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-055-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-055-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 054: UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND PAY AWARD 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-054-universal-credit-and-pay-award-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It has been bought to the Executive’s attention that some members may be adversely impacted by lump sum and/or backdated payments if they are in recei... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-054-universal-credit-and-pay-award-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-054-universal-credit-and-pay-award-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-054-universal-credit-and-pay-award-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 053: ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-053-asbestos-in-the-workplace/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are continually undertaking a process to determine asbestos exposure amongst members. The risk of asbestos exposure arises from the presence o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-053-asbestos-in-the-workplace/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-053-asbestos-in-the-workplace/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-053-asbestos-in-the-workplace/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Mark Fairhurst answers questions and discusses the Chief Inspector of Prisons Inspection Report on HMYOI Cookham Wood</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/mark-fairhurst-answers-questions-and-discusses-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons-inspection-report-on-hmyoi-cookham-wood/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch&#160;Mark Fairhurst&#160;answering questions and&#160;discussing the Chief Inspector of Prisons Inspection Report on HMYOI Cookham Wood on Channel 4... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/mark-fairhurst-answers-questions-and-discusses-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons-inspection-report-on-hmyoi-cookham-wood/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/mark-fairhurst-answers-questions-and-discusses-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons-inspection-report-on-hmyoi-cookham-wood/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/mark-fairhurst-answers-questions-and-discusses-the-chief-inspector-of-prisons-inspection-report-on-hmyoi-cookham-wood/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Steve Gillan on Talk TV: Prisons in England and Wales are overcrowded and a ticking “time-bomb”</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/steve-gillan-on-talk-tv-prisons-in-england-and-wales-are-overcrowded-and-a-ticking-time-bomb/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch Steve Gillan on Talk TV:&#160;Prisons in England and Wales are overcrowded and a ticking “time-bomb”... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/steve-gillan-on-talk-tv-prisons-in-england-and-wales-are-overcrowded-and-a-ticking-time-bomb/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/steve-gillan-on-talk-tv-prisons-in-england-and-wales-are-overcrowded-and-a-ticking-time-bomb/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/steve-gillan-on-talk-tv-prisons-in-england-and-wales-are-overcrowded-and-a-ticking-time-bomb/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 052: CLOSED GRADE STAFF</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-052-closed-grade-staff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2023 Prison Service Pay Review Body England and Wales report has now been laid in Parliament https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/psprb-twen... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-052-closed-grade-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-052-closed-grade-staff/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-052-closed-grade-staff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 247: PAY AWARD FOR PRISON OFFICERS DIVISIVE POA STATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-247-pay-award-for-prison-officers-divisive-poa-state/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Prison Officers Association has reacted cautiously to todays announcement covering the pay of Prison Officer and Operational Support grades workin... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-247-pay-award-for-prison-officers-divisive-poa-state/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-247-pay-award-for-prison-officers-divisive-poa-state/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-247-pay-award-for-prison-officers-divisive-poa-state/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 246: STRIKE BREAKING AGENCY WORKER REGULATIONS ARE UNLAWFUL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-246-strike-breaking-agency-worker-regulations-are-unlawful/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The High Court has today ruled that the Government’s Agency Worker Regulations are unlawful following a successful legal challenge by 13 Unions, of wh... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-246-strike-breaking-agency-worker-regulations-are-unlawful/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-246-strike-breaking-agency-worker-regulations-are-unlawful/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/pr-246-strike-breaking-agency-worker-regulations-are-unlawful/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 051: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-051-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th June 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-051-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-051-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-051-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Parliamentary coverage of the debate on the funding of prisons and probation - 4th July 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/parliamentary-coverage-of-the-debate-on-the-funding-of-prisons-and-probation-4th-july-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Parliamentary coverage of a debate in the House of Commons on 4th July, 2023, on the funding of prisons and probation. This provided a detailed critic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/parliamentary-coverage-of-the-debate-on-the-funding-of-prisons-and-probation-4th-july-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/parliamentary-coverage-of-the-debate-on-the-funding-of-prisons-and-probation-4th-july-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/parliamentary-coverage-of-the-debate-on-the-funding-of-prisons-and-probation-4th-july-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 048: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2023  ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTIONS 74/2018 AND 44/2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-048-long-service-membership-badges-2023-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motions, members may apply for 10, 15, 20, and 30-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-048-long-service-membership-badges-2023-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-048-long-service-membership-badges-2023-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-048-long-service-membership-badges-2023-annual-conference-motions-742018-and-442022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 047: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In respect of POA Circular 039/23 please disregard that Circular as it will now be replaced with this one due to an error that we have since discovere... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/circ-047-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: SCOTTISH CONFERENCE 2023 - ITEMS FOR AGENDA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2023-items-for-agenda/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We will hold our Annual Conference to deal wholly with Scottish issues from the 25th of October to the 26th of October 2023, with the training day bei... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2023-items-for-agenda/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2023-items-for-agenda/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/july/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2023-items-for-agenda/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 July 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 045: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JUNE 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-045-national-chair-update-june-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Pay Award 2023/24
The Prison Service Pay Review Body have confirmed ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-045-national-chair-update-june-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-045-national-chair-update-june-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-045-national-chair-update-june-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 044: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-044-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th June 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-044-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-044-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-044-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 245: JUSTICE COMMITTEE SURVEY FINDINGS ARE A DAMNING INDICTMENT ON THE DIRE WORKING CONDITIONS PRISON STAFF HAVE TO ENDURE SAY POA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-245-justice-committee-survey-findings-are-a-damning-indictment-on-the-dire-working-conditions-prison-staff-have-to-endure-say-poa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Today heralds the release of the Justice Select Committee survey of operational prison staff. The results confirm what the POA Union who represent ope... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-245-justice-committee-survey-findings-are-a-damning-indictment-on-the-dire-working-conditions-prison-staff-have-to-endure-say-poa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-245-justice-committee-survey-findings-are-a-damning-indictment-on-the-dire-working-conditions-prison-staff-have-to-endure-say-poa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-245-justice-committee-survey-findings-are-a-damning-indictment-on-the-dire-working-conditions-prison-staff-have-to-endure-say-poa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>68 is too late: POA Parliamentary Briefing June 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/68-is-too-late-poa-parliamentary-briefing-june-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Download and read the&#160;POA Parliamentary Briefing June 2023, attached below... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/68-is-too-late-poa-parliamentary-briefing-june-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/68-is-too-late-poa-parliamentary-briefing-june-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/68-is-too-late-poa-parliamentary-briefing-june-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 042: GATELODGE EXTRA ON VIOLENCE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTOR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-042-gatelodge-extra-on-violence-in-the-criminal-justice-sector/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA is constantly campaigning to raise awareness of violence in the Criminal Justice Sector. Following the Covid Pandemic and restrictions on regi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-042-gatelodge-extra-on-violence-in-the-criminal-justice-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-042-gatelodge-extra-on-violence-in-the-criminal-justice-sector/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-042-gatelodge-extra-on-violence-in-the-criminal-justice-sector/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 041: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 31st May 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
JOE SIMPSON Deputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-041-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 040: RETAINED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-040-retained/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Retained EU Law Bill returns to the House of Commons on Monday 12th June 2023. The Retained EU Law Bill being considered by Parliament threatens k... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-040-retained/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-040-retained/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-040-retained/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 244: POA CONDEMN SHORT-SIGHTED GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-244-poa-condemn-short-sighted-government-announcement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has condemned the Government for announcing that only a select group of Civil Servants will receive a one off &#163;1500 cost of living payment in ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-244-poa-condemn-short-sighted-government-announcement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-244-poa-condemn-short-sighted-government-announcement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/pr-244-poa-condemn-short-sighted-government-announcement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 039: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-039-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-039-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-039-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/june/circ-039-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 June 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 038: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-038-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 17th May 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-038-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-038-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-038-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 037: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-037-national-chair-update-may-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
POA BALLOT RESULTS ON NHS PAY OFFER
We recently balloted POA healthc... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-037-national-chair-update-may-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-037-national-chair-update-may-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-037-national-chair-update-may-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 036: TRADES UNION CONGRESS 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-036-trades-union-congress-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the Special Delegates Conference in March 1996, the Executive informed delegates that they would be seeking &quot;two candidates&quot; nominated by br... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-036-trades-union-congress-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-036-trades-union-congress-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-036-trades-union-congress-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 035: COMMITTEE AND BRANCH AREA STRUCTURES – MAY 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-035-committee-and-branch-area-structures-may-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the current Committee and Branch Area Structures for your information.
As always, I will continue to review the make-up of all c... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-035-committee-and-branch-area-structures-may-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-035-committee-and-branch-area-structures-may-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/circ-035-committee-and-branch-area-structures-may-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th April 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE &#160;GILLAN
General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: THOMAS ‘TAM’ ADAMS: WHO DARES WINS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-thomas-tam-adams-who-dares-wins/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Tribute to one of Scotland’s ‘National Treasures’ in his 90th Year.
On 2 January 2023, a POA stalwart and dear friend to all of us celebrated his 90t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-thomas-tam-adams-who-dares-wins/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-thomas-tam-adams-who-dares-wins/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-thomas-tam-adams-who-dares-wins/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TRADE UNION COUNCILS WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/trade-union-councils-who-we-are-and-what-we-do/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Affiliate to your local Trades Council
The POA has a policy adopted at Annual Conference that every branch should be affiliated to their local trades... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/trade-union-councils-who-we-are-and-what-we-do/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/trade-union-councils-who-we-are-and-what-we-do/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/trade-union-councils-who-we-are-and-what-we-do/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>THE GOVERNMENT CREATED THIS CRISIS AND ONLY THE GOVERNMENT CAN PUT IT RIGHT.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/the-government-created-this-crisis-and-only-the-government-can-put-it-right/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is important that we learn from history and ensure that now the pandemic is over, we do all we can to make our prisons safe again
On Tuesday 7th F... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/the-government-created-this-crisis-and-only-the-government-can-put-it-right/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/the-government-created-this-crisis-and-only-the-government-can-put-it-right/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/the-government-created-this-crisis-and-only-the-government-can-put-it-right/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE WORKSHOP, QUORN GRANGE HOTEL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-quorn-grange-hotel/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall, NEC, reports on the POA Supporting Women in the Workplace workshop
After months of planning, the day of the workshop finally arrived... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-quorn-grange-hotel/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-quorn-grange-hotel/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop-quorn-grange-hotel/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 243: POA BALLOT RESULTS ON NHS PAY OFFER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/pr-243-poa-ballot-results-on-nhs-pay-offer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA balloted it’s healthcare members on the Government’s improved offer to those staff covered by the Agenda for Change Pay Negotiations.&#160; Members wer... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/pr-243-poa-ballot-results-on-nhs-pay-offer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/pr-243-poa-ballot-results-on-nhs-pay-offer/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/pr-243-poa-ballot-results-on-nhs-pay-offer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: THE END OF AN ERA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-the-end-of-an-era/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After almost 50 years HMYOI Cornton Vale, the allfemale estate, has closed its doors and will be replaced by a new national women’s estate, HMYOI Stir... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-the-end-of-an-era/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-the-end-of-an-era/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/scotland-the-end-of-an-era/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/women-in-the-workplace/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Amira Cochrane from HMP Hewell agreed to talk to Gatelodge about the supporting Women in the Workplace workshop
Hello, thanks for taking the time to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/women-in-the-workplace/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/women-in-the-workplace/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/may/women-in-the-workplace/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 30 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 033: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-033-expressions-of-interest/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 25th April 2023 the NEC discussed and agreed new Terms of Reference for the POA Health and Safety Consultative Committee. The Terms of Reference ar... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-033-expressions-of-interest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-033-expressions-of-interest/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-033-expressions-of-interest/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 032: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-032-national-chair-update-april-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[National Chair Update APRIL 2023
&#160;
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Violence in the YCS Estate
I ha... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-032-national-chair-update-april-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-032-national-chair-update-april-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-032-national-chair-update-april-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 031: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th April 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 030: PENSION CHALLENGE : THE 2015 PENSION SCHEMES AND AGE DISCRIMINATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-030-pension-challenge-the-2015-pension-schemes-and-age-discrimination/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[You will be aware that with the assistance of Ivan Walker of Walkers Solicitors we have filed Employment Tribunal proceedings for members who were tra... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-030-pension-challenge-the-2015-pension-schemes-and-age-discrimination/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-030-pension-challenge-the-2015-pension-schemes-and-age-discrimination/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-030-pension-challenge-the-2015-pension-schemes-and-age-discrimination/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 029: SERVE AND PROTECT FIXED SAVER ACCOUNT OFFER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-029-serve-and-protect-fixed-saver-account-offer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see below offer from our partner Serve and Protect. &#160;Any POA member who wishes to take up this offer please follow the link within the circular... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-029-serve-and-protect-fixed-saver-account-offer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-029-serve-and-protect-fixed-saver-account-offer/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-029-serve-and-protect-fixed-saver-account-offer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News W/C 17th April</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/political-news-wc-17th-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[House of Commons
Monday 17 April
Public Accounts Committee: Progress improving mental health services. Witnesses: Andy Bell, Interim Chief Executive... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/political-news-wc-17th-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/political-news-wc-17th-april/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/political-news-wc-17th-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 028: RESULTS OF STATUTORY BALLOT   (MERSEYCARE TRUST/NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TRUST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-028-results-of-statutory-ballot-merseycare-trustnottinghamshire-trust/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The results of the statutory ballot showed an overwhelming rejection of the pay offer which has been imposed by NHS Employers.
However, in order for ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-028-results-of-statutory-ballot-merseycare-trustnottinghamshire-trust/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-028-results-of-statutory-ballot-merseycare-trustnottinghamshire-trust/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-028-results-of-statutory-ballot-merseycare-trustnottinghamshire-trust/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 027: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-027-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 29th March 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-027-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-027-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/april/circ-027-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 026: THE MARTYRS OF TOLPUDDLE FESTIVAL 14TH – 16TH JULY 2023 “FREEDOM HIKE” 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-026-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-14th-16th-july-2023-freedom-hike-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The membership will be aware that the Tolpuddle Festival will take place on the 14th – 16th July 2023 and information can be obtained from the followi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-026-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-14th-16th-july-2023-freedom-hike-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-026-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-14th-16th-july-2023-freedom-hike-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-026-the-martyrs-of-tolpuddle-festival-14th-16th-july-2023-freedom-hike-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 025: TUC EQUALITY CONFERENCES – 2023  BLACK WORKERS CONFEERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-025-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-black-workers-confeerence/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA is looking for delegates to attend the following TUC Equality Conference 2023.
Black Workers Conference: 26th to 28th May 2023.
The conferen... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-025-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-black-workers-confeerence/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-025-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-black-workers-confeerence/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-025-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-black-workers-confeerence/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 024: NHS PAY OFFER – INDICATIVE BALLOT: RAMPTON, ASHWORTH AND BROADMOOR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-024-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following lengthy discussions between the NHS Staff Council and the employer a formal offer has been made to all staff who are subject to Agenda for C... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-024-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-024-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-024-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 April 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 023: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MARCH 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-023-national-chair-update-march-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Forced Detached Duty
HMPPS are now in a position whereby they will f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-023-national-chair-update-march-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-023-national-chair-update-march-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-023-national-chair-update-march-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 March 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 022: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-022-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th and 15th March 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-022-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-022-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-022-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 March 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 021: POA YOUNG MEMBERS COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-021-poa-young-members-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC have decided to revisit and form a young members committee within the POA for England and Wales.
Young members make a difference in the workp... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-021-poa-young-members-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-021-poa-young-members-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-021-poa-young-members-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 020: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND ….</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-020-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
I would like to remind you that as a member of the POA you are entitled to have yo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-020-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-020-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-020-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 019: TUC EQUALITY CONFERENCES – 2023  LGBT CONFEERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-019-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-lgbt-confeerence/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 106/2021.
The POA is looking for delegates to attend the following TUC Equality Conference 2023.
LGBT Workers: 29th to 30th ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-019-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-lgbt-confeerence/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-019-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-lgbt-confeerence/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-019-tuc-equality-conferences-2023-lgbt-confeerence/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 018: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 22nd February 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/march/circ-018-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 March 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 017: POA PAY SUBMISSION – COSTINGS ERROR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-017-poa-pay-submission-costings-error/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have informed the PSPRB of an error in the calculations of costings by grade within our 2023 Pay Claim Submission.  On page 6 of the submissio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-017-poa-pay-submission-costings-error/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-017-poa-pay-submission-costings-error/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-017-poa-pay-submission-costings-error/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 March 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 016: POA PAY SUBMISSION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear Colleagues
All submissions have been given to the PSPRB, as you know the POA submitted our written evidence within the timeframes as specified u... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/february/circ-016-poa-pay-submission/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 February 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 015: GENERAL FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS (GFTU)   YOUNG MEMBERS DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND EVENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-015-general-federation-of-trade-unions-gftu-young-members-development-weekend-event/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[FRIDAY 19 – SUNDAY 21 MAY 2023&#160;&#160;
GFTU&#39;s Young Members&#39; Development Weekend is scheduled this summer for Friday 19th to&#160; Sunday 21st May 2023 at Quorn... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-015-general-federation-of-trade-unions-gftu-young-members-development-weekend-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-015-general-federation-of-trade-unions-gftu-young-members-development-weekend-event/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-015-general-federation-of-trade-unions-gftu-young-members-development-weekend-event/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 February 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 014: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Secure Hospitals
Now that consultative ballots have been completed t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2023/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-014-national-chair-update-february-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 February 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 012: HOUSE OF COMMONS JUSTICE COMMITTEE SURVEY OF PRISON OFFICERS AND OSG STAFF</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-012-house-of-commons-justice-committee-survey-of-prison-officers-and-osg-staff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[All POA members working in Prisons both Public Sector and Private in England and Wales are encouraged to participate in the following survey:
The Hou... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-012-house-of-commons-justice-committee-survey-of-prison-officers-and-osg-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-012-house-of-commons-justice-committee-survey-of-prison-officers-and-osg-staff/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-012-house-of-commons-justice-committee-survey-of-prison-officers-and-osg-staff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 February 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 011: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-011-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th January 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-011-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-011-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-011-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 February 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 010: NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT – CHESTERTON GRANT FEE FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE, INVESTMENT AND PENSION ADVICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-010-new-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant-fee-free-mortgage-advice-investment-and-pension-advice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA are pleased to announce a brand new member benefit through a partnership with Chesterton Grant, who are independent fee free mortgage advisors. Th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-010-new-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant-fee-free-mortgage-advice-investment-and-pension-advice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-010-new-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant-fee-free-mortgage-advice-investment-and-pension-advice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-010-new-membership-benefit-chesterton-grant-fee-free-mortgage-advice-investment-and-pension-advice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Job Opportunity: Use of Force (Control &amp; Restraint) Instructor</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/job-opportunity-use-of-force-control-restraint-instructor/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Salary - &#163;32,787.63 per annum
Base Location – Kent
Contract - Permanent
Full Time, 40 hours per week
&#160;
MTC are looking to recruit Use of Force (U... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/job-opportunity-use-of-force-control-restraint-instructor/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/job-opportunity-use-of-force-control-restraint-instructor/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/job-opportunity-use-of-force-control-restraint-instructor/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 242: UNIONS’ CHALLENGE TO PENSION CHANGES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/pr-242-unions-challenge-to-pension-changes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Judicial Review proceedings commenced by six trade unions, relating to changes made by the Government to public sector pensions, will be heard in the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/pr-242-unions-challenge-to-pension-changes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/pr-242-unions-challenge-to-pension-changes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/pr-242-unions-challenge-to-pension-changes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 008: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JANUARY 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-008-national-chair-update-january-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Meeting with Prisons Minister over Pay
On 12th January the General Secretary and I met with the Prisons Minister Damian Hinds MP to discuss the pay a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-008-national-chair-update-january-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-008-national-chair-update-january-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-008-national-chair-update-january-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 007: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th January 2023 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-007-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 005: LEGAL AID HANDBOOK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-005-legal-aid-handbook/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to the development of the POA Website, members can now submit Legal Applications directly to the Legal Department of the POA. This has meant that ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-005-legal-aid-handbook/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-005-legal-aid-handbook/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-005-legal-aid-handbook/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 004: FIRST AID PILOT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-004-first-aid-pilot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In October 2021 HMPPS commenced a pilot in seven establishments for a new First Aid Policy. This pilot is now complete, and despite the Executive’s be... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-004-first-aid-pilot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-004-first-aid-pilot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-004-first-aid-pilot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 003: EQUIPMENT CARRYING AIDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-003-equipment-carrying-aids/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is a re-issue of a POA Circular promulgated on 17 August 2022. Despite this, members are reporting difficulties obtaining Carrying Aids. Where th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-003-equipment-carrying-aids/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-003-equipment-carrying-aids/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-003-equipment-carrying-aids/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 002: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th December 2022 for your information.
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-002-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 001: RULES AND CONSTITUTION 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-001-rules-and-constitution-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Conference Paper 1 was circulated prior to Annual Conference 2022. The paper was a substantial paper that amended the Rules and Constitution to make s... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-001-rules-and-constitution-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-001-rules-and-constitution-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2023/january/circ-001-rules-and-constitution-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 January 2023 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 108: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE DECEMBER 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-108-national-chair-update-december-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
MESSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL BRANCH COMMITTEE
On 10th December 2022 A smal... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-108-national-chair-update-december-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-108-national-chair-update-december-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-108-national-chair-update-december-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 107: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGE 2022  ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTION 44/22 - PLATINUM BADGE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-107-long-service-membership-badge-2022-annual-conference-motion-4422-platinum-badge/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motion, members who have 30 years and above may apply for the Platinum Badge providing the criteria is met as set ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-107-long-service-membership-badge-2022-annual-conference-motion-4422-platinum-badge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-107-long-service-membership-badge-2022-annual-conference-motion-4422-platinum-badge/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-107-long-service-membership-badge-2022-annual-conference-motion-4422-platinum-badge/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 106: RETAINED EU LAW BILL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-106-retained-eu-law-bill/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In its rush to finalise Brexit, the government plans to axe over 2,400 laws by the end of next year – all because they originated in the EU.
The cont... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-106-retained-eu-law-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-106-retained-eu-law-bill/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-106-retained-eu-law-bill/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Solidarity statement: NHS unions stand #WithNHSStaff taking action on pay and staffing</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/solidarity-statement-nhs-unions-stand-withnhsstaff-taking-action-on-pay-and-staffing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NHS trade unions have confirmed their support for all health workers taking industrial action on pay and staffing this winter. Health unions recognise... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/solidarity-statement-nhs-unions-stand-withnhsstaff-taking-action-on-pay-and-staffing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/solidarity-statement-nhs-unions-stand-withnhsstaff-taking-action-on-pay-and-staffing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/solidarity-statement-nhs-unions-stand-withnhsstaff-taking-action-on-pay-and-staffing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 105: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-105-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23rd November 2022 for your information.
Yours sincerely 

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-105-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-105-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-105-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>JOE PERRY GO FUND ME</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/joe-perry-go-fund-me/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 10th December 2022 A small group of staff from HMP Liverpool had their Christmas night out. Devastatingly one member of staff never went home.
Off... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/joe-perry-go-fund-me/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/joe-perry-go-fund-me/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/joe-perry-go-fund-me/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 241:POA ONE OF 11 UNIONS CHALLENGING GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS WHICH ALLOW AGENCY WORKERS TO FILL IN FOR STRIKING WORKERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-241poa-one-of-11-unions-challenging-government-regulations-which-allow-agency-workers-to-fill-in-for-striking-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The High Court has given the green light to Unions’ legal challenge against “strike-breaking” agency worker regulations. A Judicial review of “anti-wo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-241poa-one-of-11-unions-challenging-government-regulations-which-allow-agency-workers-to-fill-in-for-striking-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-241poa-one-of-11-unions-challenging-government-regulations-which-allow-agency-workers-to-fill-in-for-striking-workers/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-241poa-one-of-11-unions-challenging-government-regulations-which-allow-agency-workers-to-fill-in-for-striking-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: CAPABILITY APPLICATIONS &amp; OUTCOMES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/scotland-re-capability-applications-outcomes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Given recent events surrounding member applications and outcomes through the capability process we are looking to compile a data collection of informa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/scotland-re-capability-applications-outcomes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/scotland-re-capability-applications-outcomes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/scotland-re-capability-applications-outcomes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 104: THE LATE JIM SMYTH AKA “BIMBO” HONORARY LIFE MEMBER - NORTHERN IRELAND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-104-the-late-jim-smyth-aka-bimbo-honorary-life-member-northern-ireland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that we report to the membership the death of our good friend and Honorary Life Member Jim Smyth, who sadly passed away on 1s... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-104-the-late-jim-smyth-aka-bimbo-honorary-life-member-northern-ireland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-104-the-late-jim-smyth-aka-bimbo-honorary-life-member-northern-ireland/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-104-the-late-jim-smyth-aka-bimbo-honorary-life-member-northern-ireland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 103: ELECTION RESULT 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-103-election-result-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the Certificate of Result from Civica Election Services, formerly known as Electoral Reform Services (ERS).
It confirms that JOE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-103-election-result-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-103-election-result-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/circ-103-election-result-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Sky News - Operation Safeguard</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/sky-news-operation-safeguard/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch Mark Fairhurst on Sky News regarding Operation Safeguard... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/sky-news-operation-safeguard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/sky-news-operation-safeguard/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/sky-news-operation-safeguard/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 240: OPERATION SAFEGUARD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-240-operation-safeguard/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 30th November, Prisons Minister Damian Hinds, announced to Parliament that due to an &quot;acute and sudden increase in the prison population&quot;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-240-operation-safeguard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-240-operation-safeguard/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/december/pr-240-operation-safeguard/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 December 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 102: ANTI-RACISM ACTION PLAN</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-102-anti-racism-action-plan/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the POA Annual Conference in Eastbourne 2022 delegates endorsed a Conference Paper titled TUC Anti-Racism Action Plan to ensure our own Rules and C... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-102-anti-racism-action-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-102-anti-racism-action-plan/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-102-anti-racism-action-plan/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 101: SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-101-sexual-harassment-policy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA at its Conference in Eastbourne 2022 determined that in line with the TUC Sexual Harassment task force the POA would update its policies in it... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-101-sexual-harassment-policy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-101-sexual-harassment-policy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-101-sexual-harassment-policy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 100: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND ….</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-100-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
I would like to remind you that as a member of the POA you are entitled to have yo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-100-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-100-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-100-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 099: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE NOVEMBER 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
NEC Elections
Members still have an opportunity to vote in the ongoi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 098: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-098-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 9th November 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-098-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-098-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-098-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 097: BODY WORN VIDEO CAMERAS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-097-body-worn-video-cameras/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Executive has been made aware that there is some confusion over the employer mandating the wearing of body worn video cameras.
New guidance has r... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-097-body-worn-video-cameras/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-097-body-worn-video-cameras/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-097-body-worn-video-cameras/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair&#39;s Comments on HMIP at HMP Liverpool</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/national-chairs-comments-on-hmip-at-hmp-liverpool/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Listen to the&#160;National Chair&#39;s Comments on HMIP at HMP Liverpool on BBC Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0d9m2qs
Play from 1 hour 7 mins... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/national-chairs-comments-on-hmip-at-hmp-liverpool/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/national-chairs-comments-on-hmip-at-hmp-liverpool/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/national-chairs-comments-on-hmip-at-hmp-liverpool/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 095: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT) - 30 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-095-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-30-january-2-february-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-095-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-30-january-2-february-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-095-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-30-january-2-february-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-095-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-30-january-2-february-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 094: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-094-general-secretary-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In the past I have updated the POA membership about new restrictions on Trade Unions through legislation on The Trade Union Act 2016 which was first i... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-094-general-secretary-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-094-general-secretary-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-094-general-secretary-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 093: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-093-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 31st October 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary

ENCLOSURE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-093-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-093-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-093-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 092: THOMPSONS CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-092-thompsons-christmas-opening-hours/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see below the opening hours for Thompsons Legal Enquiries Team (LET) and Free Legal Advice Department (FLAD) over the festive period.&#160; On Thomp... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-092-thompsons-christmas-opening-hours/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-092-thompsons-christmas-opening-hours/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/circ-092-thompsons-christmas-opening-hours/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUCG - Fair Pay Now</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/tucg-fair-pay-now/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&quot;Over recent months, union after union have balloted their members on industrial action over issues that are critically important to working people, f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/tucg-fair-pay-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/tucg-fair-pay-now/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/november/tucg-fair-pay-now/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 November 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 091: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-091-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th October 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-091-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-091-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-091-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 31 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 090: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023 9TH – 11TH MAY 2023 – EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-090-poa-annual-conference-2023-9th-11th-may-2023-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Conference for 2023 is scheduled to be held on the above dates at the welcome building, eastbourne and will be THREE days duration.
Branch... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-090-poa-annual-conference-2023-9th-11th-may-2023-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-090-poa-annual-conference-2023-9th-11th-may-2023-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-090-poa-annual-conference-2023-9th-11th-may-2023-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 31 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 088: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-088-national-chair-update-october-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
NEC Elections
I am delighted to announce that Dave Todd National ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-088-national-chair-update-october-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-088-national-chair-update-october-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-088-national-chair-update-october-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 087: AUTUMN OF ACTION – LOBBY AND RALLY 2nd NOVEMBER 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-087-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-2nd-november-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC are currently finalising plans for the Lobby of Parliament and evening mass rally on Wednesday 2nd November 2022. Westminster Central Hall is ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-087-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-2nd-november-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-087-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-2nd-november-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-087-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-2nd-november-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester Pride - pictures from the day</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/manchester-pride-pictures-from-the-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On a gloriously sunny August bank holiday Saturday afternoon I&#160;was proud to join dozens of colleagues from prisons and Probation&#160;Services marching in ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/manchester-pride-pictures-from-the-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/manchester-pride-pictures-from-the-day/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/manchester-pride-pictures-from-the-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political news: W/C 17th October</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-17th-october/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from Monday 17&#160;October 2022&#160;
&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced&#160;for this period, including th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-17th-october/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-17th-october/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-17th-october/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 086: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY AND NEC x 4</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-and-nec-x-4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY AND NEC x 4
POA Circular 70/2022 promulgated the timetable for the above election.
This Circular confirms the administrativ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-and-nec-x-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-and-nec-x-4/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-086-deputy-general-secretary-and-nec-x-4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political news: W/C 10th October</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-10th-october/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced&#160;for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note, the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-10th-october/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-10th-october/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/political-news-wc-10th-october/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 085: PENSION CHALLENGE - PRISON OFFICER GRADES IN ENGLAND &amp; WALES WHO COMPLETED THE SURVEY IN 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-085-pension-challenge-prison-officer-grades-in-england-wales-who-completed-the-survey-in-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Circular 073/2022 provided an update on the process of settling the compensation claims for members following the discriminatory changes made to the c... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-085-pension-challenge-prison-officer-grades-in-england-wales-who-completed-the-survey-in-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-085-pension-challenge-prison-officer-grades-in-england-wales-who-completed-the-survey-in-2017/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-085-pension-challenge-prison-officer-grades-in-england-wales-who-completed-the-survey-in-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Retired members: Retired but still owed a refund</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/retired-members-retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you still pay tax, even if it’s just on your pension, there’s a fairly high chance you may have paid too much.
Over 1 in 3 taxpayers have paid mor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/retired-members-retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/retired-members-retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/retired-members-retired-but-still-owed-a-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Legal: A Legal Update from Thompsons Solicitors</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-a-legal-update-from-thompsons-solicitors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA is fighting for 12 members of the NTRG in defence&#160;of their Specialist Allowance payment. Despite the&#160;fact that the payment had been made for years... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-a-legal-update-from-thompsons-solicitors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-a-legal-update-from-thompsons-solicitors/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-a-legal-update-from-thompsons-solicitors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 239: PRISONERS ON INTERVIEW BOARDS AT PRISON ESTABLISHMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-239-prisoners-on-interview-boards-at-prison-establishment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are in disbelief that a rogue Deputy Governor at an establishment in HMPPS have selected a prisoner as part of an interview board to determine... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-239-prisoners-on-interview-boards-at-prison-establishment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-239-prisoners-on-interview-boards-at-prison-establishment/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-239-prisoners-on-interview-boards-at-prison-establishment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: NEW BEGINNINGS AND SAD FAREWELLS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-new-beginnings-and-sad-farewells/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Could Scotland’s prison officers be about to make use of their right to strike for the first time, over pay? The strength of feeling from the pay ball... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-new-beginnings-and-sad-farewells/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-new-beginnings-and-sad-farewells/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-new-beginnings-and-sad-farewells/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 084: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-084-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th September 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-084-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-084-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-084-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 083: NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY, NATIONAL VICE CHAIR, AND NEC x 4</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-083-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary-national-vice-chair-and-nec-x-4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 70/2022 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was Monday 10th October 2022.
There is ONE (1) position and 2 cand... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-083-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary-national-vice-chair-and-nec-x-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-083-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary-national-vice-chair-and-nec-x-4/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/circ-083-nominations-for-deputy-general-secretary-national-vice-chair-and-nec-x-4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUC LGBT+ CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Having never attended a TUC conference or a POA conference before I was apprehensive about what to expect when I responded to a request for delegates ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/tuc-lgbtplus-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTTISH PAY BALLOT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scottish-pay-ballot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[John Cairney, Scottish National Committee Chair reports on the Scottish pay ballot
There is a belief that members are disenfranchised and are only pa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scottish-pay-ballot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scottish-pay-ballot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scottish-pay-ballot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 238: POA CONCERNS AROUND THE MANSTON IMMIGRATION SHORT-TERM HOLDING FACILITY IN KENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-238-poa-concerns-around-the-manston-immigration-short-term-holding-facility-in-kent/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA trade union represents members who work on contracts supporting Immigration Services and Border Force Officers across the United Kingdom and F... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-238-poa-concerns-around-the-manston-immigration-short-term-holding-facility-in-kent/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-238-poa-concerns-around-the-manston-immigration-short-term-holding-facility-in-kent/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/pr-238-poa-concerns-around-the-manston-immigration-short-term-holding-facility-in-kent/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Legal: Legal Results</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-legal-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Colleagues
Since the last edition of Gatelodge a number of Legal Claims have been progressed for POA members by Thompsons and the POA Legal Departmen... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-legal-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-legal-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-legal-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Health &amp; Safety - Carrying Aids</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/health-safety-carrying-aids/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the POA NEC Health and Safety team have been attending meetings to look at the risk of the weight of equipment which you are required... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/health-safety-carrying-aids/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/health-safety-carrying-aids/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/health-safety-carrying-aids/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Legal: HMP Nottingham</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-hmp-nottingham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[One Wednesday evening a couple of weeks ago our Branch secretary Jordan, phoned me to tell that the Government Legal Department (GLD) had notified him... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-hmp-nottingham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-hmp-nottingham/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/legal-hmp-nottingham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: TRIBUTE - JOHN SHANNON HLM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-tribute-john-shannon-hlm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are incredibly saddened to report the passing of John Shannon who was one of our HLM’s in Scotland. John had been ill for some time following a dia... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-tribute-john-shannon-hlm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-tribute-john-shannon-hlm/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/scotland-tribute-john-shannon-hlm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>REFLECTING ON THE PANDEMIC</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/reflecting-on-the-pandemic/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Earlier in the year I was interviewed by the Prison Service Journal and asked to offer my thoughts on how the service had managed during the pandemic.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/reflecting-on-the-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/reflecting-on-the-pandemic/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/reflecting-on-the-pandemic/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WHAT IS ON THE HORIZON?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/what-is-on-the-horizon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[General Secretary reflects on Cost of Living Crisis and a new Prime Minister.
At the time of writing this article we await the outcome of 150,000 Con... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/what-is-on-the-horizon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/what-is-on-the-horizon/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/october/what-is-on-the-horizon/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 October 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 082: AUTUMN OF ACTION – LOBBY AND RALLY RESCHEDULED TO 2nd NOVEMBER 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-082-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-rescheduled-to-2nd-november-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to the new TUC Congress dates (18th-20th October), the TUC have rescheduled the lobby of parliament and evening mass rally to Wednesday 2nd Novemb... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-082-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-rescheduled-to-2nd-november-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-082-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-rescheduled-to-2nd-november-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-082-autumn-of-action-lobby-and-rally-rescheduled-to-2nd-november-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIC 081: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE WORKSHOP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/cic-081-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of your members
&#160;
The above workshop is being held from 29th November to 1st December 20... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/cic-081-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/cic-081-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/cic-081-supporting-women-in-the-workplace-workshop/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 080: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-080-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th September 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-080-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-080-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-080-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 079: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-079-national-chair-update-september-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
OSG INDICATIVE BALLOT AND BAND 3,4 AND 5 INDICATIVE BALLOT
During th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-079-national-chair-update-september-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-079-national-chair-update-september-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-079-national-chair-update-september-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 078: POA HEALTH AND SAFETY REPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-078-poa-health-and-safety-reps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC are updating the records we hold on our Health and Safety Reps database and would ask all Branch Committees to send us the details of their ap... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-078-poa-health-and-safety-reps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-078-poa-health-and-safety-reps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-078-poa-health-and-safety-reps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 077: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-077-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 24th August 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely

STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-077-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-077-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-077-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 076: CLOSURE OF POA OFFICES – 19TH SEPTEMBER 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-076-closure-of-poa-offices-19th-september-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[All POA Offices will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 following the announcement of the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Should branche... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-076-closure-of-poa-offices-19th-september-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-076-closure-of-poa-offices-19th-september-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-076-closure-of-poa-offices-19th-september-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 075: NHS BANK HOLIDAY RATES – MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-075-nhs-bank-holiday-rates-monday-19th-september/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NHS trade unions have had it confirmed that in England there is an expectation that Trusts will pay enhanced bank holiday rates to staff on Monday... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-075-nhs-bank-holiday-rates-monday-19th-september/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-075-nhs-bank-holiday-rates-monday-19th-september/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-075-nhs-bank-holiday-rates-monday-19th-september/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 074: POA AFFILIATION TO THE NATIONAL PENSIONERS CONVENTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-074-poa-affiliation-to-the-national-pensioners-convention/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the Retired Members Committee Meeting of 31st August 2022, it was proposed, seconded, and agreed that the Retired Members Section affiliates to the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-074-poa-affiliation-to-the-national-pensioners-convention/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-074-poa-affiliation-to-the-national-pensioners-convention/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-074-poa-affiliation-to-the-national-pensioners-convention/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 072: RISK ASSESSMENTS AND SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-072-risk-assessments-and-safe-systems-of-work/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Your employer has a legal duty to assess the risks to the health and safety of employees that they may be exposed to whilst at work. In carrying out a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-072-risk-assessments-and-safe-systems-of-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-072-risk-assessments-and-safe-systems-of-work/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-072-risk-assessments-and-safe-systems-of-work/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 071: CONDOLENCES TO THE ROYAL FAMILY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-071-condolences-to-the-royal-family/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is just a short note on behalf of the NEC to publicly pass on our condolences to the Royal family on the death of Queen Elizabeth who sadly died ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-071-condolences-to-the-royal-family/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-071-condolences-to-the-royal-family/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-071-condolences-to-the-royal-family/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 070: DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION 2022  NATIONAL VICE CHAIR ELECTION 2022  NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE x 4 ELECTION 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-070-deputy-general-secretary-election-2022-national-vice-chair-election-2022-national-executive-committee-x-4-election-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the enclosed details of the above elections and the timetable.
I am required to give advance notice of the Conditions of Service in respe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-070-deputy-general-secretary-election-2022-national-vice-chair-election-2022-national-executive-committee-x-4-election-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-070-deputy-general-secretary-election-2022-national-vice-chair-election-2022-national-executive-committee-x-4-election-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/september/circ-070-deputy-general-secretary-election-2022-national-vice-chair-election-2022-national-executive-committee-x-4-election-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 September 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 069: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE AUGUST 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
OSG INDICATIVE BALLOT AND BAND 3,4 AND 5 INDICATIVE BALLOT
As you wi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 067: NHS PAY OFFER – INDICATIVE BALLOT: RAMPTON, ASHWORTH AND BROADMOOR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-067-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 66/2022 the ballot period will run from 1st September to 20th September.&#160;
The ballot papers and membership lists will be sent... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-067-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-067-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-067-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Pension Awareness Week - Booking open now</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pension-awareness-week-booking-open-now/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Pension Awareness Week is an annual five-day engagement event, aiming to empower members to better understand and value their Civil Service pension, a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pension-awareness-week-booking-open-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pension-awareness-week-booking-open-now/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pension-awareness-week-booking-open-now/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 066: NHS PAY OFFER – INDICATIVE BALLOT: RAMPTON, ASHWORTH AND BROADMOOR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-066-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following pay submissions made to the NHS Pay Review Body, the Government has offered Agenda for Change staff approximately &#163;1400 for all grades.&#160; The... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-066-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-066-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-066-nhs-pay-offer-indicative-ballot-rampton-ashworth-and-broadmoor/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 065: EQUIPMENT CARRYING AIDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-065-equipment-carrying-aids/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to the increase in the amount of equipment which members are required to wear in the course of their duties, the Executive raised concerns with HM... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-065-equipment-carrying-aids/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-065-equipment-carrying-aids/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-065-equipment-carrying-aids/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 237: POA MEMBERS CARSTAIRS  STATE HOSPITAL REJECT PAY OFFER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pr-237-poa-members-carstairs-state-hospital-reject-pay-offer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Scottish Government’s Pay Offer which in reality represented a significant pay cut to the membership has been the subject of an indicative ballot.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pr-237-poa-members-carstairs-state-hospital-reject-pay-offer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pr-237-poa-members-carstairs-state-hospital-reject-pay-offer/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/pr-237-poa-members-carstairs-state-hospital-reject-pay-offer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022 EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/annual-conference-2022-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Conference after two years is very much welcomed
At last we were able to meet in person to set the POA agenda for the future. I have been on reco... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/annual-conference-2022-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/annual-conference-2022-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/annual-conference-2022-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PARADED AS HEROES PAID AS PAUPERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/paraded-as-heroes-paid-as-paupers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Warm words and platitudes will not help POA members improve their quality of life.
As we finally begin to move away from command mode in our prisons ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/paraded-as-heroes-paid-as-paupers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/paraded-as-heroes-paid-as-paupers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/paraded-as-heroes-paid-as-paupers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 064: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-064-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th July 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-064-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-064-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-064-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Letter from Unions to new Colombian Government</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/letter-from-unions-to-new-colombian-government/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have written to new Colombian govt of&#160;@petrogustavo&#160;and&#160;@FranciaMarquezM&#160;to welcome important policies for peace and workers&#39; rights.
Alongside&#160;@J... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/letter-from-unions-to-new-colombian-government/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/letter-from-unions-to-new-colombian-government/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/letter-from-unions-to-new-colombian-government/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 063: POSSESSION OF BATONS IN A PRIVATE PLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-063-possession-of-batons-in-a-private-place/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As a consequence of Section 46 of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 coming into force, there have been significant changes to the law as it relates to th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-063-possession-of-batons-in-a-private-place/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-063-possession-of-batons-in-a-private-place/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-063-possession-of-batons-in-a-private-place/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 062: OSG INDICATIVE BALLOT AND BAND 3,4 AND 5 INDICATIVE BALLOT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-062-osg-indicative-ballot-and-band-3-4-and-5-indicative-ballot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee have now had time to examine and fully understand what is contained within the PSPRB report on the remit group that t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-062-osg-indicative-ballot-and-band-3-4-and-5-indicative-ballot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-062-osg-indicative-ballot-and-band-3-4-and-5-indicative-ballot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/august/circ-062-osg-indicative-ballot-and-band-3-4-and-5-indicative-ballot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 August 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 061: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-061-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 13th July 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-061-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-061-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-061-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 060: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JULY 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-060-national-chair-update-july-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
PAY
The pay award report can be accessed via the following link:
ht... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-060-national-chair-update-july-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-060-national-chair-update-july-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-060-national-chair-update-july-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 59: PAY AWARD 2022/23 ENGLAND AND WALES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-59-pay-award-202223-england-and-wales/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee have now had time to examine and fully understand what is contained within the PSPRB report on the remit group that t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-59-pay-award-202223-england-and-wales/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-59-pay-award-202223-england-and-wales/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-59-pay-award-202223-england-and-wales/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PRESS RELEASE: GOVERNMENT FACING JUDICIAL REVIEW OVER NEW REGULATIONS ALLOWING THE USE OF AGENCY WORKERS DURING INDUSTRIAL ACTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/press-release-government-facing-judicial-review-over-new-regulations-allowing-the-use-of-agency-workers-during-industrial-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thompsons Solicitors has today written to the business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, on behalf of 12 major trade unions coordinated by the TUC, to challe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/press-release-government-facing-judicial-review-over-new-regulations-allowing-the-use-of-agency-workers-during-industrial-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/press-release-government-facing-judicial-review-over-new-regulations-allowing-the-use-of-agency-workers-during-industrial-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/press-release-government-facing-judicial-review-over-new-regulations-allowing-the-use-of-agency-workers-during-industrial-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 058: PRE-ACTION PROTOCOL LETTER SENT TO GOVERNMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-058-pre-action-protocol-letter-sent-to-government/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached press release. As you will see the POA are legally challenging the introduction of legislation in relation to using agency worker... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-058-pre-action-protocol-letter-sent-to-government/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-058-pre-action-protocol-letter-sent-to-government/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-058-pre-action-protocol-letter-sent-to-government/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 057: THE LATE JOHN SHANNON  HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-057-the-late-john-shannon-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of our good friend and Honorary Life Member John Shannon, who sadly passed away on Satu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-057-the-late-john-shannon-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-057-the-late-john-shannon-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-057-the-late-john-shannon-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 056: FIRST AID PILOT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-056-first-aid-pilot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In October 2021 HMPPS commenced a Pilot in 7 Establishments for a new First Aid Policy. This Pilot is now complete, and the Executive look forward to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-056-first-aid-pilot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-056-first-aid-pilot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-056-first-aid-pilot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 055: PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND WHAT IT MEANS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-055-permanent-injunction-and-what-it-means/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is vitally important that all POA members fully understand the contents of the Permanent Injunction against the POA which was circulated previously... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-055-permanent-injunction-and-what-it-means/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-055-permanent-injunction-and-what-it-means/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-055-permanent-injunction-and-what-it-means/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 054: REMINDER OF YOUR FREE LEGAL SERVICES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-054-reminder-of-your-free-legal-services/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As a member of the POA, both you and your family have access to a first-class legal package provided by the UK’s leading law firm for trade union memb... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-054-reminder-of-your-free-legal-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-054-reminder-of-your-free-legal-services/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-054-reminder-of-your-free-legal-services/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 236: PAY CUT TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR PRISON OFFICER GRADES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/pr-236-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison Officers who protected the general public during the pandemic and put their own lives at risk on average are getting a 4 per cent pay rise whic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/pr-236-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/pr-236-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/pr-236-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 053: PAY CUT TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR PRISON OFFICER GRADES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-053-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Government announced the outcome of the Pay Review Body recommendations including the PSPRB. The link to the recommendations that Government have ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-053-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-053-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-053-pay-cut-totally-unacceptable-for-prison-officer-grades/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 052: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2022  ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTION 74/2018</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-052-long-service-membership-badges-2022-annual-conference-motion-742018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motion, members may apply for 10, 15 and 20-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out on th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-052-long-service-membership-badges-2022-annual-conference-motion-742018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-052-long-service-membership-badges-2022-annual-conference-motion-742018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-052-long-service-membership-badges-2022-annual-conference-motion-742018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 051: OSG CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-051-osg-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA National Executive Committee determined that an OSG Consultative Committee would be formed, OSG’s play a vital part within our membership and ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-051-osg-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-051-osg-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-051-osg-consultative-committee-expressions-of-interest/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE AGENDA FOR CHANGE 2022/2023 SINGLE YEAR PAY OFFER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/scotland-re-agenda-for-change-20222023-single-year-pay-offer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are about to open the ballot for the NHS AFC pay offer for 2022/2023. The pay offer has been circulated previously and I am sure you are all aware ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/scotland-re-agenda-for-change-20222023-single-year-pay-offer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/scotland-re-agenda-for-change-20222023-single-year-pay-offer/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/scotland-re-agenda-for-change-20222023-single-year-pay-offer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 050: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-050-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 15th and 29th June 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-050-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-050-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-050-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 049: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND ….</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-049-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear Colleagues
YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND ….
If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA yo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-049-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-049-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-049-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 048: POA PROTECT - MEMBERSHIP ENTITLEMENT – FREE ACCIDENTAL DEATH COVER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-048-poa-protect-membership-entitlement-free-accidental-death-cover/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA is committed to offering members valuable membership services and as part of this commitment we wanted to highlight one of your key membership ben... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-048-poa-protect-membership-entitlement-free-accidental-death-cover/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-048-poa-protect-membership-entitlement-free-accidental-death-cover/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-048-poa-protect-membership-entitlement-free-accidental-death-cover/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 046: PAY REVIEW BODY RECOMMENDATIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-recommendations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached letters that are self-explanatory. I know that Government is in disarray but the delay to the announcement on pay for Prison Offi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-recommendations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-recommendations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-046-pay-review-body-recommendations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 045: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2023  INCENTIVES AND AWARDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2023-incentives-and-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has a proud history of recognising the hard work and dedication of members.&#160; In 2001, Conference established the incentives and awards policy ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2023-incentives-and-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2023-incentives-and-awards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-045-annual-conference-2023-incentives-and-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 044: TRADES UNION CONGRESS 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-044-trades-union-congress-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the Special Delegates Conference in March 1996, the Executive informed delegates that they would be seeking &quot;two candidates&quot; nominated by br... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-044-trades-union-congress-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-044-trades-union-congress-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/july/circ-044-trades-union-congress-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 July 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: SCOTTISH CONFERENCE 2022 - ITEMS FOR AGENDA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2022-items-for-agenda/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We will hold our Annual Conference to deal wholly with Scottish issues from the 26th of October to the 27th of October 2022, with the training day bei... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2022-items-for-agenda/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2022-items-for-agenda/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-scottish-conference-2022-items-for-agenda/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 043: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JUNE 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-043-national-chair-update-june-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
The Prison Service Pay Review Body have confirmed they have submitted... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-043-national-chair-update-june-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-043-national-chair-update-june-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-043-national-chair-update-june-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: WORKPLACE BALLOT ON 2022/23 PAY OFFER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-workplace-ballot-on-202223-pay-offer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We will be conducting a workplace ballot in your place of work to gauge the members response to the SPS pay offer for 2022/23.&#160;
Ballot papers should ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-workplace-ballot-on-202223-pay-offer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-workplace-ballot-on-202223-pay-offer/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/scotland-re-workplace-ballot-on-202223-pay-offer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 042: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-042-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 15th and 25th May 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-042-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-042-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-042-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 041: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-041-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-041-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-041-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-041-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 040: TUC EQUALITY CONFERENCES – 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-040-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to last minute cancellations the POA is looking for delegates to attend the following TUC Equality Conference 2022.
LGBT 29th June to 1st July 20... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-040-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-040-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-040-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 039: SICKNESS ABSENCE AND TEMPORARY INJURY BENEFIT AWARD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-039-sickness-absence-and-temporary-injury-benefit-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It would appear that HMPPS, Governors, Senior Management Teams and Shared Services are failing to recognise the rules which must be applied when our m... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-039-sickness-absence-and-temporary-injury-benefit-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-039-sickness-absence-and-temporary-injury-benefit-award/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-039-sickness-absence-and-temporary-injury-benefit-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 036: DOCUMENTARY OF POA HISTORY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-036-documentary-of-poa-history/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA National Executive determined that it was time to produce a documentary on the history of the POA.
Consequential films were commissioned to d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-036-documentary-of-poa-history/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-036-documentary-of-poa-history/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/june/circ-036-documentary-of-poa-history/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 035: SAVE THE DATE: 18 JUNE 2022 MARCH AND RALLY, LONDON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-035-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I refer to POA Circulars 21/2022 and 27/2022. As previously stated, the TUC has booked Parliament Square on Saturday 18 June for a march and rally, as... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-035-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-035-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-035-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 June 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SCOTTISH ANNNUAL CONFERENCE 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-scottish-annnual-conference-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We write to confirm that the POA Scotland Annual Conference will take place this year at the Peebles Hydro Hotel, Innerleithen Rd, Peebles EH45 8LX. O... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-scottish-annnual-conference-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-scottish-annnual-conference-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-scottish-annnual-conference-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SPS PAY OFFER 2022/23</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-sps-pay-offer-202223/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have received a formal pay offer from the SPS for 2022/23 and we are aware that the offer has now been published on the SPS SharePoint site.
While... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-sps-pay-offer-202223/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-sps-pay-offer-202223/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-sps-pay-offer-202223/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: CLOSURE OF CALDER ROAD OFFICE – NEW OFFICE ADDRESS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-closure-of-calder-road-office-new-office-address/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have now moved our offices from Calder Road in Edinburgh to our new offices in Alloa, Clackmannanshire.
The new address is:
Bowden HouseCooperage... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-closure-of-calder-road-office-new-office-address/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-closure-of-calder-road-office-new-office-address/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/scotland-closure-of-calder-road-office-new-office-address/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 034: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022 
Many thanks to all attendees at this year’s annual conference. This was a very positive week. POA members are encouraged to g... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-034-national-chair-update-may-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 033: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-033-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th May 2022 for your information. 
Yours sincerely 
&#160;
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-033-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-033-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-033-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 032: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ENDORSE FINANCE STRATEGY 2022-2025  3 YEAR PLAN INCLUDING A FREEZE ON SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-032-general-secretary-update-poa-annual-conference-endorse-finance-strategy-2022-2025-3-year-plan-including-a-freeze-on-subscriptions-for-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Annual Conference delegates endorsed Conference Paper 3. Initially outlined in the NEC paper was to increase subscriptions in 2022 by 33 pence per mon... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-032-general-secretary-update-poa-annual-conference-endorse-finance-strategy-2022-2025-3-year-plan-including-a-freeze-on-subscriptions-for-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-032-general-secretary-update-poa-annual-conference-endorse-finance-strategy-2022-2025-3-year-plan-including-a-freeze-on-subscriptions-for-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-032-general-secretary-update-poa-annual-conference-endorse-finance-strategy-2022-2025-3-year-plan-including-a-freeze-on-subscriptions-for-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 031: SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-031-social-media-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the past 18 months the POA have been working to improve social media content and member engagement.
As an organisation it is vital that we keep ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-031-social-media-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-031-social-media-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-031-social-media-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 030: CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-030-civil-service-compensation-scheme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC want to update the membership on the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS), and decisions made by Government on the future of the CSCS.&#160;
A... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-030-civil-service-compensation-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-030-civil-service-compensation-scheme/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-030-civil-service-compensation-scheme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 029: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-029-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th and 27th April 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-029-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-029-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-029-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 028: POA MEMORIAL UNVEILING CEREMONY LIVE STREAM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-028-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony-live-stream/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 12th May 2022 at 1100 hours your Union, will be unveiling a new memorial to all ex-forces personnel who were members of the POA who we wis... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-028-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony-live-stream/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-028-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony-live-stream/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-028-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony-live-stream/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 027: SAVE THE DATE: 18 JUNE 2022 MARCH AND RALLY, LONDON - UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-027-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I refer to POA Circular 21/2022. As previously stated, the TUC has booked Parliament Square on Saturday 18 June for a March and Rally, as part of the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-027-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-027-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/may/circ-027-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 026: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-026-national-chair-update-april-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this Circular to the attention of all POA members.
Change to mileage rate from May 1st
The NEC have been in prolonged d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-026-national-chair-update-april-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-026-national-chair-update-april-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-026-national-chair-update-april-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POLITICAL NEWS UPDATES - CHANGING THE LAW TO CHANGE OUR PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-changing-the-law-to-change-our-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Charley Allan reports on how 2022 is shaping up to be a year of new prison legislation
Already this year there have been some key pieces of prison-re... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-changing-the-law-to-change-our-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-changing-the-law-to-change-our-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-changing-the-law-to-change-our-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: A QUESTION OF DIVERSITY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/scotland-a-question-of-diversity/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[John Cairney, SNC Chair, looks to the future and diversity amongst representatives
The POAS, like most trade unions, have an issue with diversity amo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/scotland-a-question-of-diversity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/scotland-a-question-of-diversity/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/scotland-a-question-of-diversity/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>GENERAL SECRETARY: ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 16TH – 20TH MAY 2022 EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/general-secretary-annual-conference-16th-20th-may-2022-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Conference after two years is very much welcomed
At long last it would appear that the POA will be resuming our annual conference this year, wher... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/general-secretary-annual-conference-16th-20th-may-2022-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/general-secretary-annual-conference-16th-20th-may-2022-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/general-secretary-annual-conference-16th-20th-may-2022-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NATIONAL CHAIR: WITHOUT STAFF, REHABILITATION IS YET ANOTHER EMPTY ASPIRATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/national-chair-without-staff-rehabilitation-is-yet-another-empty-aspiration/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We must reduce unlock numbers, increase staff-to-prisoner ratios and restore order, discipline and control
As we begin to move out of the pandemic, a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/national-chair-without-staff-rehabilitation-is-yet-another-empty-aspiration/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/national-chair-without-staff-rehabilitation-is-yet-another-empty-aspiration/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/national-chair-without-staff-rehabilitation-is-yet-another-empty-aspiration/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 025: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-025-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 13th April 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-025-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-025-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-025-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 024: POA MEMORIAL UNVEILING CEREMONY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-024-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA memorial which is dedicated to all ex-forces personnel who have served in our secure settings and POA members who we wish to remember will be ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-024-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-024-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-024-poa-memorial-unveiling-ceremony/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POLITICAL NEWS UPDATES - &quot;NO-ONE IS BEYOND HOPE&quot;</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-no-one-is-beyond-hope/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Rt Rev Rachel Treweek is the Bishop for HM’s Prisons in England and Wales – the representative for the Church of England on prison matters. She is... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-no-one-is-beyond-hope/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-no-one-is-beyond-hope/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-no-one-is-beyond-hope/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>EQUALITIES: MENOPAUSE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/equalities-menopause/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Jackie Marshall, NEC, talks about the menopause
Please note that, while I may refer to women or female pronouns in this article, I understand that th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/equalities-menopause/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/equalities-menopause/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/equalities-menopause/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: A Crisis of the Government&#39;s own making</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-a-crisis-of-the-governments-own-making/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ellie Reeves explains how a decade of cuts has left the prison service on its knees
Our prisons play a vital role in keeping the public safe and key ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-a-crisis-of-the-governments-own-making/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-a-crisis-of-the-governments-own-making/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-a-crisis-of-the-governments-own-making/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 023: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23rd March 2022 for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-023-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POLITICAL NEWS UPDATES - STEP FORWARD FOR SAFETY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-step-forward-for-safety/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Labour MP for Easington, Grahame Morris, explains the thinking behind his new Prisons (Violence) Bill
As a Member of Parliament, I have become increa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-step-forward-for-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-step-forward-for-safety/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/political-news-updates-step-forward-for-safety/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 022: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MARCH 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
POA Memorial
I can now confirm that work on the POA memorial will co... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/april/circ-022-national-chair-update-march-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 April 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 021: SAVE THE DATE: 18 JUNE 2022 MARCH AND RALLY, LONDON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-021-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC has booked Parliament Square on Saturday 18 June for a march and rally, as part of the campaign for a pay rise, for action on the cost of livi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-021-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-021-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-021-save-the-date-18-june-2022-march-and-rally-london/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 March 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 020: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-020-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th and 9th March 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-020-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-020-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-020-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 March 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 019: UKRAINE – POA WELFARE COMMITTEE DONATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-019-ukraine-poa-welfare-committee-donation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As everyone knows a war is raging in the Ukraine after the Russian invasion and the people in Ukraine who are in grave danger of physical harm and fam... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-019-ukraine-poa-welfare-committee-donation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-019-ukraine-poa-welfare-committee-donation/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-019-ukraine-poa-welfare-committee-donation/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 March 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 018: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND ….</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-018-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-018-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-018-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-018-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 March 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE	POST OF SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/scotland-re-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Colleagues following the close of nominations for the post of Vice Chair of the SNC on Wednesday 9th March 2022, I can confirm that only 1 candidate r... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/scotland-re-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/scotland-re-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/scotland-re-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 March 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 017: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 23rd February 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-017-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 March 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 016: PERSONAL EMAILS SENT FROM BUSINESS ACCOUNTS ARE NOT PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-016-personal-emails-sent-from-business-accounts-are-not-private-or-confidential/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following on from an earlier Supreme Court decision in Bloomberg v ZXC, handed down in February 2022, the Court of Appeal have determined that persona... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-016-personal-emails-sent-from-business-accounts-are-not-private-or-confidential/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-016-personal-emails-sent-from-business-accounts-are-not-private-or-confidential/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/march/circ-016-personal-emails-sent-from-business-accounts-are-not-private-or-confidential/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 March 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 015: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE FEBRUARY 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-015-national-chair-update-february-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members
21.02.22 “Living with COVID” Announcement - impact in Prisons
POA mem... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-015-national-chair-update-february-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-015-national-chair-update-february-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-015-national-chair-update-february-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 014: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-014-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached Special NEC minutes for 8th February 2022 and NEC minutes for 9th February 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-014-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-014-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-014-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA 2022 submission to the Prison Service Pay Review Body</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/poa-2022-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Members&#160;need a proper&#160;pay rise to end&#160;the recruitment&#160;and retention crisis.&#160;
Please find the&#160;POA 2022 submission to the&#160;Prison Service Pay Review... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/poa-2022-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/poa-2022-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/poa-2022-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 013: MENTAL ILLNESS IN PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-013-mental-illness-in-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[BBC Radio 4&#39;s current affairs documentary series&#160;&#39;File on 4&#39;&#160;is making a 40-minute programme to be broadcast on the 15th&#160;March about mental illness in... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-013-mental-illness-in-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-013-mental-illness-in-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-013-mental-illness-in-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 26th January 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;
JOE SIMPSONDeputy General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 011: FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE OPT IN CLOSED GRADE STAFF</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-011-fair-and-sustainable-opt-in-closed-grade-staff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It has been brought to the attention of the NEC that emails have been sent to closed grade staff who are in receipt of a Market Supplement offering to... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-011-fair-and-sustainable-opt-in-closed-grade-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-011-fair-and-sustainable-opt-in-closed-grade-staff/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-011-fair-and-sustainable-opt-in-closed-grade-staff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 010: POA RESPONSE TO PRISONS WHITE PAPER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-010-poa-response-to-prisons-white-paper/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 116/2021 which outlined the NEC initial view to the Prison White Paper as set out by Government on 7th December 2021, the Nati... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-010-poa-response-to-prisons-white-paper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-010-poa-response-to-prisons-white-paper/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/circ-010-poa-response-to-prisons-white-paper/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: POA SCOTLAND - GENERAL UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-re-poa-scotland-general-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUS met with the employer for the first outline meeting of 2022 pay talks earlier this month. At the forefront of the initial discussions was the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-re-poa-scotland-general-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-re-poa-scotland-general-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-re-poa-scotland-general-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: POA SCOTLAND ELECTIONS - POST OF SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Scottish National Committee Vice Chair post (currently held by Jim McCabe) is due for election.&#160; This will be a five-year post and the successful ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/february/scotland-poa-scotland-elections-post-of-scottish-national-committee-vice-chair/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 February 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 009: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JANUARY 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-009-national-chair-update-january-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members
Meeting with Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab MP
The Gener... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-009-national-chair-update-january-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-009-national-chair-update-january-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-009-national-chair-update-january-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 008: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 12th January 2022 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 007: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-007-initial-branch-officials-training-bot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Branch Officials Training will now take place at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal Birmingham B45 8RS from 20th – 23rd June 2022 inclusive.
No further ap... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-007-initial-branch-officials-training-bot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-007-initial-branch-officials-training-bot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-007-initial-branch-officials-training-bot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 006: POA URGE MEMBERS TO CONTACT MPS – SAFE INSIDE BILL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-006-poa-urge-members-to-contact-mps-safe-inside-bill/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA urge members to write to their local MP and ask them to support&#160;Grahame Morris MP’s Prisons (Violence) Bill, aka the “Safe Inside Law”&#160;which r... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-006-poa-urge-members-to-contact-mps-safe-inside-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-006-poa-urge-members-to-contact-mps-safe-inside-bill/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-006-poa-urge-members-to-contact-mps-safe-inside-bill/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Prison Officers Required for research: &#39;Working to identify the support and supervision needs of prison officers working within prison environments.’</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/prison-officers-required-for-research-working-to-identify-the-support-and-supervision-needs-of-prison-officers-working-within-prison-environments/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you are a prison&#160;officer,&#160;you&#160;are invited to&#160;take part in this research&#160;‘working to identify the support and&#160;supervision&#160;needs&#160;of prison officers w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/prison-officers-required-for-research-working-to-identify-the-support-and-supervision-needs-of-prison-officers-working-within-prison-environments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/prison-officers-required-for-research-working-to-identify-the-support-and-supervision-needs-of-prison-officers-working-within-prison-environments/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/prison-officers-required-for-research-working-to-identify-the-support-and-supervision-needs-of-prison-officers-working-within-prison-environments/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 004: HMPPS MENOPAUSE FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-004-hmpps-menopause-facebook-support-group/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As members are aware the POA Health and Safety Whitley Committee have been campaigning for a menopause policy for members to be produced by HMPPS. HMP... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-004-hmpps-menopause-facebook-support-group/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-004-hmpps-menopause-facebook-support-group/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-004-hmpps-menopause-facebook-support-group/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 002: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT): 28 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2022 THE QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-002-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware POA Circular 114/2021 requested expressions of interest to attend the above training. Unfortunately, due to the current Omicron varia... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-002-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-002-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-002-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 001: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 15th December and Special NEC minutes for the 21st December 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/circ-001-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: SNC Chair Update</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-snc-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It’s been six months since taking up my role as Scottish National Committee (SNC) Chair and to say it’s been quick is an understatement. I must take t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-snc-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-snc-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-snc-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Covid continues to impact on us all</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-covid-continues-to-impact-on-us-all/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Phil Fairlie, Assistant General Secretary for Scotland, reflects on the past 12 months
As the year comes to a close, I am sure we will all reflect ba... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-covid-continues-to-impact-on-us-all/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-covid-continues-to-impact-on-us-all/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/scotland-covid-continues-to-impact-on-us-all/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Betrayal on pay</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/general-secretary-betrayal-on-pay/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA members in England and Wales who work in public-sector jails will rightly be outraged at the betrayal of the government in relation to pay. Many o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/general-secretary-betrayal-on-pay/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/general-secretary-betrayal-on-pay/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/general-secretary-betrayal-on-pay/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: The Service is speeding towards a major staffing crisis and the government refuses to listen</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/national-chair-the-service-is-speeding-towards-a-major-staffing-crisis-and-the-government-refuses-to-listen/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[HMPPS would have you all believe that they are successfully recruiting thousands of frontline prison officers and we will soon be up to the target sta... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/national-chair-the-service-is-speeding-towards-a-major-staffing-crisis-and-the-government-refuses-to-listen/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/national-chair-the-service-is-speeding-towards-a-major-staffing-crisis-and-the-government-refuses-to-listen/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/national-chair-the-service-is-speeding-towards-a-major-staffing-crisis-and-the-government-refuses-to-listen/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 235: OFFICERS PRAISE PARLIAMENT PRISON PLANS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/pr-235-officers-praise-parliament-prison-plans/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison officers are throwing their weight behind two parliamentary initiatives this month – Earl Attlee’s bid to ban the “facilitation of potting” and... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/pr-235-officers-praise-parliament-prison-plans/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/pr-235-officers-praise-parliament-prison-plans/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2022/january/pr-235-officers-praise-parliament-prison-plans/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 January 2022 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 116: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RESPONSE TO PRISON STRATEGY WHITE PAPER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-116-national-executive-committee-response-to-prison-strategy-white-paper/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee met on 15th December 2021 to consider their response to the White Paper that had been launched in Parliament and publ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-116-national-executive-committee-response-to-prison-strategy-white-paper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-116-national-executive-committee-response-to-prison-strategy-white-paper/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-116-national-executive-committee-response-to-prison-strategy-white-paper/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 115: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-115-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 24th November and Special NEC minutes for the 9th December 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-115-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-115-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-115-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 114: INITIAL BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT):  28 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2022 THE QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-114-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-114-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-114-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-114-initial-branch-officials-training-bot-28-february-3-march-2022-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: Fire and Rehire – The Campaign Parliament</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-fire-and-rehire-the-campaign-parliament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As members of the POA know, I have been campaigning to better regulate Fire and Rehire. Last month my Private Members Bill was debated in Parliament a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-fire-and-rehire-the-campaign-parliament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-fire-and-rehire-the-campaign-parliament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-fire-and-rehire-the-campaign-parliament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 113: MANDATORY COVID TESTING FOR HMPPS EMPLOYEES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-113-mandatory-covid-testing-for-hmpps-employees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC were informed by the Director General Phil Copple on 20th December 2021, that due to the infection rate of Omicron and the risk it posed withi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-113-mandatory-covid-testing-for-hmpps-employees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-113-mandatory-covid-testing-for-hmpps-employees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-113-mandatory-covid-testing-for-hmpps-employees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 112: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE DECEMBER 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-112-national-chair-update-december-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear Colleagues
National Chair Update DECEMBER 2021
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members
Dartmoor
I am d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-112-national-chair-update-december-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-112-national-chair-update-december-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-112-national-chair-update-december-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 109: OSG CONSULTATIVE BALLOT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-109-osg-consultative-ballot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The OSG Consultative ballot concluded on the 13th December 2021 and the Scrutineer and Teller attended Cronin House on 14th December 2021 to conduct t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-109-osg-consultative-ballot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-109-osg-consultative-ballot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-109-osg-consultative-ballot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: Raising the alarm over retirement</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-raising-the-alarm-over-retirement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With MPs across the House telling the government that 68 is too late, now is the time for POA members to pile on the pressure, explains Charley Allan... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-raising-the-alarm-over-retirement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-raising-the-alarm-over-retirement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/political-news-raising-the-alarm-over-retirement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 108: MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT – UR BENEFITS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-108-membership-benefit-ur-benefits/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are delighted to announce a further expansion of member benefits in the form of discounts to members and retired members available through the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-108-membership-benefit-ur-benefits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-108-membership-benefit-ur-benefits/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-108-membership-benefit-ur-benefits/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 107: MESSAGE FROM GENERAL SECRETARY TO OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRADES (OSGs)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-107-message-from-general-secretary-to-operational-support-grades-osgs/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 98/2021 which outlines the indicative ballot timetable and why we are consulting with our OSG members in relation to pay and w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-107-message-from-general-secretary-to-operational-support-grades-osgs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-107-message-from-general-secretary-to-operational-support-grades-osgs/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-107-message-from-general-secretary-to-operational-support-grades-osgs/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Equalities: LGBT+ Inclusion in HMPPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/equalities-lgbtplus-inclusion-in-hmpps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Usually PiPP updates in the Gatelodge are all sunshine, rainbows and a ray of positivity, so apologies in advance that this is a deviation from the no... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/equalities-lgbtplus-inclusion-in-hmpps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/equalities-lgbtplus-inclusion-in-hmpps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/equalities-lgbtplus-inclusion-in-hmpps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 106: TUC EQUALITY CONFERENCES – 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-106-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA is looking for delegates to attend the following 4 TUC Equality Conferences 2022.

Women Workers: 9th to11th March
Disabled Workers: 22nd t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-106-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-106-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-106-tuc-equality-conferences-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 105: POLICE, CRIME, SENTENCING AND COURTS BILL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-105-police-crime-sentencing-and-courts-bill/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the POA NEC have been briefing cross party MPs and Lords on issues that affect POA members in relation to the above proposed Bill. On... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-105-police-crime-sentencing-and-courts-bill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-105-police-crime-sentencing-and-courts-bill/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/december/circ-105-police-crime-sentencing-and-courts-bill/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 December 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 104: APPEAL TO EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS (ECHR)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-104-appeal-to-european-court-of-human-rights-echr/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As I am sure POA members recognise by law, Prison Officers in England/Wales service along with Prison Officers in Northern Ireland cannot be asked to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-104-appeal-to-european-court-of-human-rights-echr/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-104-appeal-to-european-court-of-human-rights-echr/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-104-appeal-to-european-court-of-human-rights-echr/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 103: MERLIN MEMBERSHIP DATABASE  SELF-SERVICE – BRANCH SECRETARIES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-103-merlin-membership-database-self-service-branch-secretaries/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Continuing with our IT improvement programme where the POA have been evolving our services we provide for members, the POA are starting to roll out th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-103-merlin-membership-database-self-service-branch-secretaries/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-103-merlin-membership-database-self-service-branch-secretaries/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-103-merlin-membership-database-self-service-branch-secretaries/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 102: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND ….</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-102-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-102-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-102-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-102-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 101: BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY – FURTHER RESEARCH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-101-birmingham-university-further-research/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware this research project has been running for a while now and the researchers have asked me to inform you it will end on the 3rd Decembe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-101-birmingham-university-further-research/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-101-birmingham-university-further-research/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-101-birmingham-university-further-research/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 100: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-100-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 8th November 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-100-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-100-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-100-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 099: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Pay Award 2021/22
The National Executive Committee have ruled that B... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-099-national-chair-update-november-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 098: OSG INDICATIVE WORKPLACE BALLOT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-098-osg-indicative-workplace-ballot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the NEC on 27th October 2021, the National Executive Committee determined to hold an Indicative Workplace Ballot of our OSG members. This ballot wi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-098-osg-indicative-workplace-ballot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-098-osg-indicative-workplace-ballot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-098-osg-indicative-workplace-ballot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 097: RETIRED MEMBERS COMMITTEE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-097-retired-members-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Rules and Constitution are clear that under Rule 5, we will have a retired members section and that qualification for retired membership is having... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-097-retired-members-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-097-retired-members-committee/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-097-retired-members-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 27th October 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 095: WESMINSTER HALL DEBATE 16TH NOVEMBER 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-095-wesminster-hall-debate-16th-november-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Gordon Henderson MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has secured a debate on the retirement age of Prison Officers.
The debate is to be held on Tuesday ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-095-wesminster-hall-debate-16th-november-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-095-wesminster-hall-debate-16th-november-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-095-wesminster-hall-debate-16th-november-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 094: CALLING ALL HEALTH CARE MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-094-calling-all-health-care-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA represents 1300 healthcare workers who work in secure settings and are employed by a range of employers: NHS, prison or private companies/char... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-094-calling-all-health-care-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-094-calling-all-health-care-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-094-calling-all-health-care-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 093: POA PODCASTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-093-poa-podcasts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the POA have been making a concerted effort to improve communications with members.
The new POA website has been live for several mo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-093-poa-podcasts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-093-poa-podcasts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-093-poa-podcasts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 092: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 13th October 2021 for your information. 
Yours sincerely 
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-092-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 November 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 091: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-091-national-chair-update-october-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please ensure all POA members have access to this update.
PAY AWARD
The Government have finally announced the pay award for bands 2-5 and 7-11 for 2... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-091-national-chair-update-october-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-091-national-chair-update-october-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/november/circ-091-national-chair-update-october-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 25th October</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-25th-october/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced&#160;for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-25th-october/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-25th-october/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-25th-october/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 090: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-090-expressions-of-interest/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA National Executive Committee have determined that we will set up a Security, Order, Counter Terrorism (SOCT) consultative committee. There hav... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-090-expressions-of-interest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-090-expressions-of-interest/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-090-expressions-of-interest/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>EQUALITIES: PRIDE!</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/equalities-pride/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[What does it mean to PiPPers&#39;?
The history of pride started with the Stonewall Riots on 28th June 1969, where patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought bac... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/equalities-pride/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/equalities-pride/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/equalities-pride/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 234: POA WARN GOVERNMENT OVER PAY AWARD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/pr-234-poa-warn-government-over-pay-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Prison Officers Association have issued a stark warning to the Government after they released the recommendations today for the pay award relating... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/pr-234-poa-warn-government-over-pay-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/pr-234-poa-warn-government-over-pay-award/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/pr-234-poa-warn-government-over-pay-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 089: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022  INCENTIVES AND AWARDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-089-annual-conference-2022-incentives-and-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has a proud history of recognising the hard work and dedication of members. In 2001, Conference established the incentives and awards policy a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-089-annual-conference-2022-incentives-and-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-089-annual-conference-2022-incentives-and-awards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-089-annual-conference-2022-incentives-and-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 088: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022  16th – 20th MAY 2022 – WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-088-poa-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Conference for 2022 is scheduled to be held on the above dates at the WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE and will be FIVE days duration. Branches... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-088-poa-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-088-poa-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-088-poa-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 087: INFORMATION MEETING:   9TH NOVEMBER 2021 - CENTRAL WESTMINSTER HALL, LONDON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-087-information-meeting-9th-november-2021-central-westminster-hall-london/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee have finalised a comprehensive agenda that will be given on the above date. This gives an opportunity for NEC speaker... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-087-information-meeting-9th-november-2021-central-westminster-hall-london/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-087-information-meeting-9th-november-2021-central-westminster-hall-london/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-087-information-meeting-9th-november-2021-central-westminster-hall-london/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 086: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-086-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 30th September 2021 for your information. 
Yours sincerely 
&#160;
STEVE GILLAN General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-086-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-086-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-086-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Parliamentary Battles Ahead</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/general-secretary-parliamentary-battles-ahead/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Why the POA’s political allies could prove vital to improving members’ working conditions
As a campaigning trade union that exists to improve the wor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/general-secretary-parliamentary-battles-ahead/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/general-secretary-parliamentary-battles-ahead/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/general-secretary-parliamentary-battles-ahead/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Your Pension Questions Answered</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/national-chair-your-pension-questions-answered/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We continue to campaign for a retirement age of 60. 68 is simply too late!
Over the last few months, I have been collating questions from the field i... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/national-chair-your-pension-questions-answered/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/national-chair-your-pension-questions-answered/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/national-chair-your-pension-questions-answered/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 11th October</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-11th-october/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business from&#160;Monday&#160;11 October&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced&#160;for this period, including the follow... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-11th-october/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-11th-october/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-wc-11th-october/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: We all need the Right To Food</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-we-all-need-the-right-to-food/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ian Byrne MP on his campaign to end food poverty
Ten million people in the UK are experiencing food insecurity and some of our children are being rai... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-we-all-need-the-right-to-food/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-we-all-need-the-right-to-food/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-we-all-need-the-right-to-food/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 085: TELEPHONE LANDLINES SWITCHOVER  TO MICROSOFT TEAMS - CRONIN HOUSE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-085-telephone-landlines-switchover-to-microsoft-teams-cronin-house/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of our continuing IT improvement programme, the telephone landlines at Cronin House will be switching over to Microsoft Teams at 11.00hrs on W... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-085-telephone-landlines-switchover-to-microsoft-teams-cronin-house/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-085-telephone-landlines-switchover-to-microsoft-teams-cronin-house/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-085-telephone-landlines-switchover-to-microsoft-teams-cronin-house/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>THE EXPERIENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN EX-PRISON OFFICERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/the-experience-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-in-ex-prison-officers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Read the recent report on The Experience of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Ex-Prison Officers, by&#160;Joanna Binley... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/the-experience-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-in-ex-prison-officers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/the-experience-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-in-ex-prison-officers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/the-experience-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-in-ex-prison-officers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 084: POA PODCASTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-084-poa-podcasts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the POA have been making a concerted effort to improve communications with members.
The new POA website has been live for several mo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-084-poa-podcasts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-084-poa-podcasts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-084-poa-podcasts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 October 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 083: REFERENCE INFORMATION MEETING (ENGLAND AND WALES) AND  ANNUAL CONFERENCE – EASTBOURNE MAY 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-083-reference-information-meeting-england-and-wales-and-annual-conference-eastbourne-may-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 077/2021 regarding the Information Meeting at the Central Westminster Hall, the NEC have agreed that the following timings wil... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-083-reference-information-meeting-england-and-wales-and-annual-conference-eastbourne-may-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-083-reference-information-meeting-england-and-wales-and-annual-conference-eastbourne-may-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/circ-083-reference-information-meeting-england-and-wales-and-annual-conference-eastbourne-may-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 082: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-082-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 15th September 2021 for your information.
Yours sincerely STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-082-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-082-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-082-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 081: DEATH BENEFIT NOMINATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-081-death-benefit-nomination/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA NEC would like to remind members that they must keep their death benefit nomination up to date.
The POA rules are clear in relation to paymen... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-081-death-benefit-nomination/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-081-death-benefit-nomination/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-081-death-benefit-nomination/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 080: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-080-national-chair-update-september-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
New Secretary of State for Justice
During the recent Cabinet reshuff... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-080-national-chair-update-september-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-080-national-chair-update-september-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-080-national-chair-update-september-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 079: THE CORONERS COURTS SUPPORT SERVICE (CCSS)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-079-the-coroners-courts-support-service-ccss/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are proud to be enter into a professional relationship with The Coroners’ Courts Support Service (CCSS), an independent charity founded in 200... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-079-the-coroners-courts-support-service-ccss/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-079-the-coroners-courts-support-service-ccss/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-079-the-coroners-courts-support-service-ccss/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 078: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022  16TH - 20TH MAY 2022 - WELCOME BUILDING, EASTBOURNE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-078-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you know due to Covid-19 the National Executive Committee have had to postpone annual conference. This has not been ideal as our annual conference ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-078-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-078-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-078-annual-conference-2022-16th-20th-may-2022-welcome-building-eastbourne/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 077: INFORMATION MEETING: ENGLAND AND WALES - 9TH NOVEMBER 2021 CENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTER, STOREY&#39;S GATE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, SW1H 9NH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-077-information-meeting-england-and-wales-9th-november-2021-central-hall-westminster-storeys-gate-westminster-london-sw1h-9nh/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC are quite aware that due to the pandemic there has been no annual conference for 2020 and 2021. It has also been virtually impossible to hold ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-077-information-meeting-england-and-wales-9th-november-2021-central-hall-westminster-storeys-gate-westminster-london-sw1h-9nh/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-077-information-meeting-england-and-wales-9th-november-2021-central-hall-westminster-storeys-gate-westminster-london-sw1h-9nh/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-077-information-meeting-england-and-wales-9th-november-2021-central-hall-westminster-storeys-gate-westminster-london-sw1h-9nh/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 076: CERTIFICATION OFFICER POWERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-076-certification-officer-powers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Government is again planning attacks on trade unions, boosting the powers of the Certification Officer including the imposition of a new levy.&#160;
T... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-076-certification-officer-powers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-076-certification-officer-powers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-076-certification-officer-powers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: A Mockery of Justice</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-a-mockery-of-justice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Liz Saville Roberts MP on the prison crisis concealed from public view
The prison system of England and Wales is in deep crisis. These are not my wor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-a-mockery-of-justice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-a-mockery-of-justice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-a-mockery-of-justice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: The covid crisis in cancer care</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-the-covid-crisis-in-cancer-care/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With one in two people getting cancer in their lifetime, Grahame Morris MP insists the Government needs an urgent strategy to address the backlog.
Tu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-the-covid-crisis-in-cancer-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-the-covid-crisis-in-cancer-care/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/october/political-news-the-covid-crisis-in-cancer-care/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 075: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-075-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 25th August 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLAN
General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-075-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-075-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-075-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 074: HMP FIVE WELLS: G4S AWARD VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION TO POA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-074-hmp-five-wells-g4s-award-voluntary-recognition-to-poa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you will be aware the HMP Five Wells contract was awarded to G4S after a bid process involving private sector companies. When that contract was ann... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-074-hmp-five-wells-g4s-award-voluntary-recognition-to-poa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-074-hmp-five-wells-g4s-award-voluntary-recognition-to-poa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-074-hmp-five-wells-g4s-award-voluntary-recognition-to-poa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 6th September</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-wc-6th-september/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Parliament returns from Summer Recess on Monday 6 September and provisional parliamentary business has now been announced, including the following tha... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-wc-6th-september/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-wc-6th-september/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/political-news-wc-6th-september/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 073: BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT) – 18TH – 21ST OCTOBER 2021 THE QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-073-branch-officials-training-bot-18th-21st-october-2021-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-073-branch-officials-training-bot-18th-21st-october-2021-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-073-branch-officials-training-bot-18th-21st-october-2021-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/september/circ-073-branch-officials-training-bot-18th-21st-october-2021-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 September 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 072: DHL DISPUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-072-dhl-disputes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Disputes Committee have recently dealt with several DHL disputes from several branches, the majority of these are concerning the “Final Mile” elem... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-072-dhl-disputes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-072-dhl-disputes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-072-dhl-disputes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 071: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-071-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 11th August 2021 for your information.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-071-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-071-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-071-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 070: POA DIARY 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-070-poa-diary-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence on 6th September 2021.
Retired members will receive their diary with the winter issue of Gate... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-070-poa-diary-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-070-poa-diary-2022/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-070-poa-diary-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 069: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE AUGUST 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the last few months, I have been collating questions from the field in relation to the pensions changes that the Government intend to impose on u... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-069-national-chair-update-august-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Criminal Justice System Going Forward</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/general-secretary-criminal-justice-system-going-forward/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Time for a permanent solution in our prisons
The Government wants to lock more people up for longer, but this will not make the public safer – in fac... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/general-secretary-criminal-justice-system-going-forward/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/general-secretary-criminal-justice-system-going-forward/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/general-secretary-criminal-justice-system-going-forward/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Summer of Stability</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/national-chair-summer-of-stability/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The days of full wing unlocks, unnecessary mixing of prisoners and the boredom associated with allowing large numbers to idle on landings must cease
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/national-chair-summer-of-stability/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/national-chair-summer-of-stability/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/national-chair-summer-of-stability/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 068: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-068-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 28th July 2021
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLAN
General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-068-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-068-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-068-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: GENERAL UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/scotland-re-general-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As mentioned in our last general update we are keen to continue this communication source, so we hope the following is helpful.
Control &amp;amp; Restrai... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/scotland-re-general-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/scotland-re-general-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/scotland-re-general-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 067: Birmingham University – Further Research</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-067-birmingham-university-further-research/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[You may recall a couple of years ago Birmingham University asked for our members assistance in relation to a research project looking at officers&#39; exp... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-067-birmingham-university-further-research/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-067-birmingham-university-further-research/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-067-birmingham-university-further-research/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 066: PENSION SCHEME REFORMS AND MEMBERS WHO HAVE ALREADY RETIRED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-066-pension-scheme-reforms-and-members-who-have-already-retired/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Members who were in the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS) on 31st March 2012 will be aware that the pension scheme reforms made by the Go... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-066-pension-scheme-reforms-and-members-who-have-already-retired/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-066-pension-scheme-reforms-and-members-who-have-already-retired/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/august/circ-066-pension-scheme-reforms-and-members-who-have-already-retired/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 August 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Listen to Mark Fairhurst talk about separation centres on Talk Radio</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-separation-centres-on-talk-radio/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Listen to Mark Fairhurst talk to Kevin O&#39;Sullivan&#160;about separation centres on Talk Radio

Or download the audio file below... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-separation-centres-on-talk-radio/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-separation-centres-on-talk-radio/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-separation-centres-on-talk-radio/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 065: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JULY 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-065-national-chair-update-july-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all branch members.
PAY AWARD
The 2021 Prison Service Pay Review Body England and Wal... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-065-national-chair-update-july-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-065-national-chair-update-july-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-065-national-chair-update-july-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 064: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-064-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 14th July 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-064-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-064-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-064-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 063: POA HEALTH AND WELLBEING REHABILITATION SERVICES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-063-poa-health-and-wellbeing-rehabilitation-services/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I am delighted to inform you that our long- standing partnership with the Firefighters Rehabilitation Charity will be re-commencing from Monday 26th J... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-063-poa-health-and-wellbeing-rehabilitation-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-063-poa-health-and-wellbeing-rehabilitation-services/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-063-poa-health-and-wellbeing-rehabilitation-services/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 233: BBC NEWSNIGHT REPORT: SUICIDES IN PRISON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/pr-233-bbc-newsnight-report-suicides-in-prison/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In response to a BBC Newsnight item around rising suicide rates in prison the POA would like to issue the following press release.
The POA have campa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/pr-233-bbc-newsnight-report-suicides-in-prison/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/pr-233-bbc-newsnight-report-suicides-in-prison/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/pr-233-bbc-newsnight-report-suicides-in-prison/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>DIGITAL ASSESSMENT ROUTING TOOL (DART)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/digital-assessment-routing-tool-dart/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[HMPPS are introducing a new Digital Assessment Routing Tool (DART). DART is an Employee Support Service where staff can access the Occupational Health... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/digital-assessment-routing-tool-dart/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/digital-assessment-routing-tool-dart/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/digital-assessment-routing-tool-dart/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Following horrific attack on an HMP Swansea officer the POA urge HMPPS to remove razors from prisons</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/following-horrific-attack-on-an-hmp-swansea-officer-the-poa-urge-hmpps-to-remove-razors-from-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA National Chairman Mark Fairhurst believes that the directors of HMPPS must act now to remove razor blades from prisons in England and Wales. Razor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/following-horrific-attack-on-an-hmp-swansea-officer-the-poa-urge-hmpps-to-remove-razors-from-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/following-horrific-attack-on-an-hmp-swansea-officer-the-poa-urge-hmpps-to-remove-razors-from-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/following-horrific-attack-on-an-hmp-swansea-officer-the-poa-urge-hmpps-to-remove-razors-from-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Prison Officer Wins Headline Prize of &#163;5000.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/prison-officer-wins-headline-prize-of-5000/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Serve and Protect Credit Union are celebrating the exciting news that a Prison Officer has won the &#163;5,000 headline prize for June’s PrizeSaver draw!
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/prison-officer-wins-headline-prize-of-5000/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/prison-officer-wins-headline-prize-of-5000/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/prison-officer-wins-headline-prize-of-5000/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Same Government, New Minister</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-same-government-new-minister/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we head into the summer months and, at the time of writing, the EURO 2020 football tournament having kicked off, can I offer my condolences to our ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-same-government-new-minister/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-same-government-new-minister/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-same-government-new-minister/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 062: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-062-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 23rd June 2021 for your information.
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-062-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-062-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-062-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 061: SOCIAL MEDIA AND RACIST COMMENTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-061-social-media-and-racist-comments/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the POA in the past have put out guidance surrounding the use of social media. Most employers have also put guidance out as to what i... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-061-social-media-and-racist-comments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-061-social-media-and-racist-comments/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-061-social-media-and-racist-comments/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: COMMUNICATION MEETING – PERTH CIVIL SERVICE CLUB – 27 JULY 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-communication-meeting-perth-civil-service-club-27-july-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The SNC have booked Perth Civil Service club for a Communications meeting, to take place on Tuesday 27th July.
The room is booked from 9.45am and the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-communication-meeting-perth-civil-service-club-27-july-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-communication-meeting-perth-civil-service-club-27-july-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-communication-meeting-perth-civil-service-club-27-july-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 12th July</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-12th-july/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-12th-july/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-12th-july/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-12th-july/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 5 July</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-5-july/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-5-july/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-5-july/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/political-news-wc-5-july/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 05 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 059: POA PODCASTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-059-poa-podcasts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following POA Conference’s adoption of a report from Mr Pat Cuffe, the POA NEC were directed to improve communications with members.
As a direct resu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-059-poa-podcasts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-059-poa-podcasts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/circ-059-poa-podcasts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 05 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: COVID REFLECTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-covid-reflection/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As I think back t o the beginning of this global pandemic, never in my wildest dreams did I t hink it would have gripped the world in the way it has, ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-covid-reflection/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-covid-reflection/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/july/scotland-covid-reflection/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 July 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 28th June</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-28th-june/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-28th-june/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-28th-june/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-28th-june/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 232: POA TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS INJURED ON THE ROAD – AS GOVERNMENT RESTRICTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-232-poa-to-continue-to-support-members-injured-on-the-road-as-government-restricts-access-to-justice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[New rules that came into force on 31st May will remove legal help to road accident victims - but the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) has announced ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-232-poa-to-continue-to-support-members-injured-on-the-road-as-government-restricts-access-to-justice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-232-poa-to-continue-to-support-members-injured-on-the-road-as-government-restricts-access-to-justice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-232-poa-to-continue-to-support-members-injured-on-the-road-as-government-restricts-access-to-justice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 058: SMALL CLAIMS CHANGES – THE POA WILL CONTINUE TO PROTECT YOU</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-058-small-claims-changes-the-poa-will-continue-to-protect-you/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[New rules came into force on 31st May with the supposed aim of tackling a ‘whiplash’ culture, making it much more difficult for many road traffic acci... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-058-small-claims-changes-the-poa-will-continue-to-protect-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-058-small-claims-changes-the-poa-will-continue-to-protect-you/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-058-small-claims-changes-the-poa-will-continue-to-protect-you/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 057: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JUNE 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-057-national-chair-update-june-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Personal Injury Claims
On 24th May 2021 myself, Joe Simpson and Dave... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-057-national-chair-update-june-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-057-national-chair-update-june-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-057-national-chair-update-june-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: TO: ALL BRANCH COMMITTEES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-to-all-branch-committees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following our meeting this morning the SNC have reluctantly decided that there is insufficient assurance or certainty around us being able to stage ou... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-to-all-branch-committees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-to-all-branch-committees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-to-all-branch-committees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 056: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-056-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear Colleagues
&#160;
NEC MINUTES
&#160;
Please find attached NEC minutes for 9th&#160;June 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-056-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-056-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-056-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 21 June</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-21-june/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-21-june/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-21-june/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/political-news-wc-21-june/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Listen to Mark Fairhurst talk to Tony Snell on BBC Radio Merseyside about drama series, Time</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-tony-snell-on-bbc-radio-merseyside-about-drama-series-time/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mark Fairhurst discusses&#160;the new&#160;drama series, Time, on&#160;BBC Radio Merseyside
&#160;

User 595640520 &#183; Mark Fairhurst talks to TonySnell about new drama,... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-tony-snell-on-bbc-radio-merseyside-about-drama-series-time/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-tony-snell-on-bbc-radio-merseyside-about-drama-series-time/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-tony-snell-on-bbc-radio-merseyside-about-drama-series-time/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Can you help? We need the maximum number of stewards to keep the Demo Covid compliant and socially distanced.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/can-you-help-we-need-the-maximum-number-of-stewards-to-keep-the-demo-covid-compliant-and-socially-distanced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to the extension of Covid regs as many Stewards as possible will be needed to help with the national demo on June 26.
&#160;
There will be an initial... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/can-you-help-we-need-the-maximum-number-of-stewards-to-keep-the-demo-covid-compliant-and-socially-distanced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/can-you-help-we-need-the-maximum-number-of-stewards-to-keep-the-demo-covid-compliant-and-socially-distanced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/can-you-help-we-need-the-maximum-number-of-stewards-to-keep-the-demo-covid-compliant-and-socially-distanced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 055: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2021  ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTION 74/2018</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-055-long-service-membership-badges-2021-annual-conference-motion-742018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motion, members may apply for 10, 15 and 20-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out on th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-055-long-service-membership-badges-2021-annual-conference-motion-742018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-055-long-service-membership-badges-2021-annual-conference-motion-742018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-055-long-service-membership-badges-2021-annual-conference-motion-742018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 054: POA YOUTUBE CHANNEL LAUNCH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-054-poa-youtube-channel-launch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA as part of its modernisation process after the Cuffe report was accepted by conference has acted to improve all aspects of our communication w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-054-poa-youtube-channel-launch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-054-poa-youtube-channel-launch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-054-poa-youtube-channel-launch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Join the demonstration, 26th June, London &quot;Demand a New Normal&quot;</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/join-the-demonstration-26th-june-london-demand-a-new-normal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Demand a new normal, Save the NHS, Safe workplaces, Save jobs, End fire and rehire, Renationalise key industry.&#160;
Join the demonstration on 26th June,... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/join-the-demonstration-26th-june-london-demand-a-new-normal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/join-the-demonstration-26th-june-london-demand-a-new-normal/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/join-the-demonstration-26th-june-london-demand-a-new-normal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NEAR MISS REPORTING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/near-miss-reporting/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Health and Safety Executive defines a near miss ‘as an event that, while not causing harm, has the potential to cause injury or ill health’. In pl... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/near-miss-reporting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/near-miss-reporting/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/near-miss-reporting/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 053: FEEDBACK ON THE NEW PPE FOOTWEAR PROVIDED BY COONEEN</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-053-feedback-on-the-new-ppe-footwear-provided-by-cooneen/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee have been involved in discussions for some time now about the new Footwear provided by Cooneen. Regarding this, the N... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-053-feedback-on-the-new-ppe-footwear-provided-by-cooneen/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-053-feedback-on-the-new-ppe-footwear-provided-by-cooneen/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-053-feedback-on-the-new-ppe-footwear-provided-by-cooneen/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 052: MITIE CARE &amp; CUSTODY ICE &amp; OCC STAFF PAY BALLOT 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-052-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-staff-pay-ballot-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA recently conducted a pay ballot for Mitie Care &amp;amp; Custody ICE &amp;amp; OCC staff that are part of the bargaining unit under the POA/Mitie Care... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-052-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-staff-pay-ballot-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-052-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-staff-pay-ballot-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-052-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-staff-pay-ballot-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Video: Civil Service Pension Scheme - The 2015 Remedy Program</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-the-2015-remedy-program/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch this video on Civil Service Pension Scheme -&#160;The 2015 Remedy Program... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-the-2015-remedy-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-the-2015-remedy-program/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-the-2015-remedy-program/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Video: Civil Service Pension Scheme - Pensions in pandemic</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-pensions-in-pandemic/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch this video on Civil Service Pension Scheme -&#160;Pensions in pandemic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-pensions-in-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-pensions-in-pandemic/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-pensions-in-pandemic/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Video: Civil Service Pension Scheme - Getting the basics right</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-getting-the-basics-right/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch this video on&#160;Civil Service Pension Scheme - Getting the basics right... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-getting-the-basics-right/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-getting-the-basics-right/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/video-civil-service-pension-scheme-getting-the-basics-right/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 051: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-051-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 26th May 2021 for your information.
Yours sincerely STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-051-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-051-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-051-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 050: General Secretary Update: New Sentencing Guidelines</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-050-general-secretary-update-new-sentencing-guidelines/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have campaigned over the last couple of years to ensure when POA members are assaulted that the Courts take it seriously. Our campaign alongsi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-050-general-secretary-update-new-sentencing-guidelines/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-050-general-secretary-update-new-sentencing-guidelines/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-050-general-secretary-update-new-sentencing-guidelines/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 049: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-049-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-049-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-049-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-049-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Information from Thompsons Solicitors for POA members that have contracted COVID -19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/information-from-thompsons-solicitors-for-poa-members-that-have-contracted-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch Ged Stilliard from Thompsons Solictors talk about COVID-19 personal injury claims... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/information-from-thompsons-solicitors-for-poa-members-that-have-contracted-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/information-from-thompsons-solicitors-for-poa-members-that-have-contracted-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/information-from-thompsons-solicitors-for-poa-members-that-have-contracted-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: NCRG SUBGROUP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-ncrg-subgroup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As per POAS circular 22/21, Jim McCabe and I are on an NCRG subgroup to get a date agreed for staff returning to Pre COVID attendance patterns.
We ar... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-ncrg-subgroup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-ncrg-subgroup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-ncrg-subgroup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 231: WORKING IN UK PRISONS AND SECURE HOSPITALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-231-working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In May 2021 Amina Memon and Nicholas Hardwick, from the Centre for the Study of Emotion and Law, at the Royal Holloway University of London produced t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-231-working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-231-working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/pr-231-working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 048: National Chair Update May 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-048-national-chair-update-may-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Payment Plus
In line with Conference Policy 48/18 and 79/17 which ma... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-048-national-chair-update-may-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-048-national-chair-update-may-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/circ-048-national-chair-update-may-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>WORKING IN UK PRISONS AND SECURE HOSPITALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the report on working in UK prisons and secure hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/working-in-uk-prisons-and-secure-hospitals-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Listen to Mark Fairhurst on Talk Radio dismiss ideas for reported &#39;playgroup&#39; meditation sessions for prisons staff to learn about diversity and intersectionality</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-on-talk-radio-dismiss-ideas-for-reported-playgroup-meditation-sessions-for-prisons-staff-to-learn-about-diversity-and-intersectionality/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Listen to Mark Fairhurst on Talk Radio dismiss ideas for reported &#39;playgroup&#39; meditation sessions for prisons staff to learn about diversity and inter... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-on-talk-radio-dismiss-ideas-for-reported-playgroup-meditation-sessions-for-prisons-staff-to-learn-about-diversity-and-intersectionality/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-on-talk-radio-dismiss-ideas-for-reported-playgroup-meditation-sessions-for-prisons-staff-to-learn-about-diversity-and-intersectionality/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-on-talk-radio-dismiss-ideas-for-reported-playgroup-meditation-sessions-for-prisons-staff-to-learn-about-diversity-and-intersectionality/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Listen to Mark Fairhurst talk about the failures of authorities to properly monitor and share intelligence on the terrorist Usman Khan on Times Radio</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-the-failures-of-authorities-to-properly-monitor-and-share-intelligence-on-the-terrorist-usman-khan-on-times-radio/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Listen to Mark Fairhurst&#160;talk about&#160;the failures of authorities to properly monitor and share intelligence&#160;on the terrorist Usman Khan on Times Radio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-the-failures-of-authorities-to-properly-monitor-and-share-intelligence-on-the-terrorist-usman-khan-on-times-radio/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-the-failures-of-authorities-to-properly-monitor-and-share-intelligence-on-the-terrorist-usman-khan-on-times-radio/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/listen-to-mark-fairhurst-talk-about-the-failures-of-authorities-to-properly-monitor-and-share-intelligence-on-the-terrorist-usman-khan-on-times-radio/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE BRANCH ALLOCATIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the branch allocation for the Scottish National Committee.&#160;
If you require advise, guidance or initial contact, please contact y... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/june/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE STAFF COVID TESTING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-staff-covid-testing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you will be aware staff testing has been rolled out across the whole estate and available in each prison for those who wish to volunteer to be test... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-staff-covid-testing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-staff-covid-testing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-staff-covid-testing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 047: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-047-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 12th May 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-047-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-047-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-047-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 046: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 2/2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-046-general-secretary-update-number-22021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I have received many emails over the last few weeks from branch officials and indeed members in general. I apologise that I have not got round to answ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-046-general-secretary-update-number-22021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-046-general-secretary-update-number-22021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-046-general-secretary-update-number-22021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Mark Fairhurst responds to debate in Parliament on Prison Officer Experience, 18 May 2021.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/mark-fairhurst-responds-to-debate-in-parliament-on-prison-officer-experience-18-may-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison Officer Experience in Parliament, 18 May 2021... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/mark-fairhurst-responds-to-debate-in-parliament-on-prison-officer-experience-18-may-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/mark-fairhurst-responds-to-debate-in-parliament-on-prison-officer-experience-18-may-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/mark-fairhurst-responds-to-debate-in-parliament-on-prison-officer-experience-18-may-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 045: POST COVID SYNDROME SUPPORT (LONG COVID)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-045-post-covid-syndrome-support-long-covid/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[HMPPS are offering new services for those who are suffering Long Covid 19, please see attached and below
A new service will be available for line man... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-045-post-covid-syndrome-support-long-covid/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-045-post-covid-syndrome-support-long-covid/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-045-post-covid-syndrome-support-long-covid/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: NCRG SUB-GROUP: RESTORATION OF FULL SERVICES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-ncrg-sub-group-restoration-of-full-services/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A subgroup has been set up from the NCRG with a view to looking back over the past year and more to establish what has been learned, and what opportun... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-ncrg-sub-group-restoration-of-full-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-ncrg-sub-group-restoration-of-full-services/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-ncrg-sub-group-restoration-of-full-services/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 17th May</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-17th-may/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-17th-may/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-17th-may/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-17th-may/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 044: RESEARCH ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) POA MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-044-research-on-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-poa-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Many members will be aware that stress and anxiety amongst staff has become an ever more pressing issue for the POA. It was for this reason the union ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-044-research-on-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-poa-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-044-research-on-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-poa-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-044-research-on-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-poa-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: PRESS RELEASE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-press-release/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a workplace ballot on the NHS pay offer to our membership in the State Hospital we can confirm that our members have voted overwhelmingly in... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-press-release/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-press-release/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-press-release/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 043: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-043-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 28th April 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-043-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-043-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-043-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE	STUC UNION LEARNING STREAM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-stream/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to circular 16/21, we are pleased to report that we have some new Union Learning Representatives who will be participating in the STUC ULR cou... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-stream/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-stream/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-re-stuc-union-learning-stream/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 10th May</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-10th-may/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-10th-may/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-10th-may/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/political-news-wc-10th-may/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Pay Award Recommendation 3 - Judicial Review update</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/pay-award-recommendation-3-judicial-review-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Steve Gillan updates members on&#160;Pay Award Recommendation 3 - Judicial Review... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/pay-award-recommendation-3-judicial-review-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/pay-award-recommendation-3-judicial-review-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/pay-award-recommendation-3-judicial-review-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Trade Unions Demand End to State Violence in Colombia!</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/trade-unions-demand-end-to-state-violence-in-colombia/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Trade unions in Britain and Ireland express their profound condemnation of the terrible state violence currently taking place in Colombia.

FAO:Fore... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/trade-unions-demand-end-to-state-violence-in-colombia/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/trade-unions-demand-end-to-state-violence-in-colombia/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/trade-unions-demand-end-to-state-violence-in-colombia/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: GENERAL UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-general-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As mentioned in our last general update we are keen to continue this communication source, so we hope the following is helpful.
SNC Election
We are ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-general-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-general-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/scotland-general-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 042: IN MEMORY OF ANN-MARIE LAIDLER (STOKE HEATH)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-042-in-memory-of-ann-marie-laidler-stoke-heath/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great regret that Ann-Marie tragically passed away very suddenly. She was a long term POA member serving at both Drake Hall and Stoke Heath... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-042-in-memory-of-ann-marie-laidler-stoke-heath/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-042-in-memory-of-ann-marie-laidler-stoke-heath/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-042-in-memory-of-ann-marie-laidler-stoke-heath/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 041: JOIN ONLINE SYSTEM FOR NEW MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-041-join-online-system-for-new-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you will be aware over the last 18 months, we have been working on evolving our Information Technology systems and the corporate image of the POA. ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-041-join-online-system-for-new-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-041-join-online-system-for-new-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-041-join-online-system-for-new-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 040: TUC LONG COVID SURVEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-040-tuc-long-covid-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC has launched an online survey for workers who are experiencing or have experienced Long Covid. We want to better understand their experiences ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-040-tuc-long-covid-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-040-tuc-long-covid-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/may/circ-040-tuc-long-covid-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 039: 2021 POA SUBMISSION TO PSPRB</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-039-2021-poa-submission-to-psprb/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the 2021 POA submissions to the Prison Service Pay Review Body for your information.
The POA submissions were completed and forw... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-039-2021-poa-submission-to-psprb/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-039-2021-poa-submission-to-psprb/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-039-2021-poa-submission-to-psprb/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 038: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-038-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 14th April 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-038-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-038-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-038-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS - SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER – ONE INTERIM POST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-member-one-interim-post/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the issue of Circulars 09/21 &amp;amp; 14/21 relating to the election of Scottish National Committee Member, I can confirm that Mark Meikle, hav... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-member-one-interim-post/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-member-one-interim-post/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-member-one-interim-post/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: UNION LEARNING REPRESENTATIVE COURSE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-union-learning-representative-course/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you will be aware, we have been trying to ensure each branch has an active Union Learning Representative (ULR) for some time, whilst we have been a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-union-learning-representative-course/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-union-learning-representative-course/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-union-learning-representative-course/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 037: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-037-national-chair-update-april-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[National Chair Update April 2021
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.&#160;
Future regimes survey
The NEC hav... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-037-national-chair-update-april-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-037-national-chair-update-april-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-037-national-chair-update-april-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 26th April</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-26th-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-26th-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-26th-april/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-26th-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), 28th April #IWMD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-28th-april-iwmd/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don&#39;t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic &quot;accidents&quot;. They die because an employer dec... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-28th-april-iwmd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-28th-april-iwmd/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/international-workers-memorial-day-iwmd-28th-april-iwmd/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 036: JOINT LETTER REFERENCE WORKPLACE EXPLOITATION AND SYSTEMIC RACISM IN THE WORKPLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-036-joint-letter-reference-workplace-exploitation-and-systemic-racism-in-the-workplace/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are proud to be a signatory to&#160;an open letter to the Prime Minister,&#160;calling for him to&#160;take a different path to&#160;achieve race equality at work... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-036-joint-letter-reference-workplace-exploitation-and-systemic-racism-in-the-workplace/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-036-joint-letter-reference-workplace-exploitation-and-systemic-racism-in-the-workplace/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-036-joint-letter-reference-workplace-exploitation-and-systemic-racism-in-the-workplace/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 035: INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY, WEDNESDAY 28TH APRIL 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-035-international-workers-memorial-day-wednesday-28th-april-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments or in tragic “accidents”. They die because their employer d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-035-international-workers-memorial-day-wednesday-28th-april-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-035-international-workers-memorial-day-wednesday-28th-april-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-035-international-workers-memorial-day-wednesday-28th-april-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: United to keep up the fight</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-united-to-keep-up-the-fight/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Trade unions will need resolve and solidarity to resist new attacks on rights and pay, insists Richard Burgon, Labour MP for Leeds East&#160;
The Covid cr... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-united-to-keep-up-the-fight/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-united-to-keep-up-the-fight/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-united-to-keep-up-the-fight/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>HMPPS Submission to the Prison Service Pay Review Body</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/hmpps-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the&#160;HMPPS Submission to the Prison Service Pay Review Body attached... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/hmpps-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/hmpps-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/hmpps-submission-to-the-prison-service-pay-review-body/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 034: POA/FIRE FIGHTERS REHABILITATION SERVICES RE-LAUNCH DATE THURSDAY 1ST JULY 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-034-poafire-fighters-rehabilitation-services-re-launch-date-thursday-1st-july-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA for a number of years in partnership with the Fire Fighters Charity and funded by the POA Welfare fund have successfully sent many POA members... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-034-poafire-fighters-rehabilitation-services-re-launch-date-thursday-1st-july-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-034-poafire-fighters-rehabilitation-services-re-launch-date-thursday-1st-july-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-034-poafire-fighters-rehabilitation-services-re-launch-date-thursday-1st-july-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 033: SWITCH LIFESTYLES - EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT FOR POA MEMBERS AND RETIRED MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-033-switch-lifestyles-exclusive-membership-benefit-for-poa-members-and-retired-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are delighted to have signed up with an Exclusive Associate to Vitality Health and Life Insurance who are called Switch Lifestyles.
We will b... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-033-switch-lifestyles-exclusive-membership-benefit-for-poa-members-and-retired-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-033-switch-lifestyles-exclusive-membership-benefit-for-poa-members-and-retired-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-033-switch-lifestyles-exclusive-membership-benefit-for-poa-members-and-retired-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Justice for Colombia Supporter Newsletter  Spring 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/justice-for-colombia-supporter-newsletter-spring-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The devastating impact of the pandemic and the escalating human rights crisis have resulted in Colombia’s most challenging period since the 2016 peace... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/justice-for-colombia-supporter-newsletter-spring-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/justice-for-colombia-supporter-newsletter-spring-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/justice-for-colombia-supporter-newsletter-spring-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>The POA is supporting JFC’S online film screening of A Colombian Family on 5 May</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/the-poa-is-supporting-jfc-s-online-film-screening-of-a-colombian-family-on-5-may/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA is supporting JFC’S online film screening of A Colombian Family on 5 May







Justice for Colombia presents a May Day Special:
&#160;
A... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/the-poa-is-supporting-jfc-s-online-film-screening-of-a-colombian-family-on-5-may/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/the-poa-is-supporting-jfc-s-online-film-screening-of-a-colombian-family-on-5-may/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/the-poa-is-supporting-jfc-s-online-film-screening-of-a-colombian-family-on-5-may/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: At last some light</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-at-last-some-light/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Surely, this time, better days lie ahead
Iam writing this in the same month that a year ago the whole country, our prisons included, had life turned ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-at-last-some-light/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-at-last-some-light/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-at-last-some-light/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Light at the end of the tunnel?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/general-secretary-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Cautious approach should be taken to ensure pandemic is finally under control in society
In February 2021 the Prime Minister set a roadmap with dates... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/general-secretary-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/general-secretary-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/general-secretary-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: We can make our prisons safe</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/national-chair-we-can-make-our-prisons-safe/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If we ever had an opportunity to make our prisons safe, now is the time
Safe prisons are within our grasp if there is a genuine will to do so from se... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/national-chair-we-can-make-our-prisons-safe/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/national-chair-we-can-make-our-prisons-safe/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/national-chair-we-can-make-our-prisons-safe/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 032: ANNUAL CONFERENCE SOUTHPORT NOVEMBER 2021 POSTPONED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-032-annual-conference-southport-november-2021-postponed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 156/2020 signalled that the NEC were making preparations to hold Annual Conference in Southport in November 2021 and therefore postponed ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-032-annual-conference-southport-november-2021-postponed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-032-annual-conference-southport-november-2021-postponed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-032-annual-conference-southport-november-2021-postponed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: Warm words are not enough</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-warm-words-are-not-enough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mary Kelly Foy, Labour MP for City of Durham, explains why prison officers deserve far more respect and reward from society for the vital service they... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-warm-words-are-not-enough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-warm-words-are-not-enough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-warm-words-are-not-enough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 17 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 19th April</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-19th-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-19th-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-19th-april/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-19th-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 031: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 24th March 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-031-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 030: PEOPLES ASSEMBLY RALLY 26TH JUNE 2021 – PORTLAND PLACE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-030-peoples-assembly-rally-26th-june-2021-portland-place/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The People’s Assembly against Austerity has called a national rally to demand a new normal as society moves away from this round of Covid-19 restricti... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-030-peoples-assembly-rally-26th-june-2021-portland-place/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-030-peoples-assembly-rally-26th-june-2021-portland-place/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-030-peoples-assembly-rally-26th-june-2021-portland-place/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 12th April</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-12th-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-12th-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-12th-april/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-wc-12th-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: Government grilled for rejecting expert advice</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-government-grilled-for-rejecting-expert-advice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[MPs are piling on the parliamentary pressure over prison officer pay, reports Charley Allan
Covid has shone a spotlight on two widespread problems fo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-government-grilled-for-rejecting-expert-advice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-government-grilled-for-rejecting-expert-advice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/political-news-government-grilled-for-rejecting-expert-advice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 029: REVISED GUIDANCE FOR COVID RELATED ABSENCES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-029-revised-guidance-for-covid-related-absences/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Enclosed for your information is the latest guidance from HMPPS that clarifies the procedures to be taken when dealing with staff absences due to Covi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-029-revised-guidance-for-covid-related-absences/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-029-revised-guidance-for-covid-related-absences/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-029-revised-guidance-for-covid-related-absences/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 028: CIVIL SERVICE PENSION ANNUAL BENEFIT STATEMENTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-028-civil-service-pension-annual-benefit-statements/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are further discussions ongoing in Cabinet Office, but it is planned that this year’s Annual Benefit Statements will not be printed and sent out... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-028-civil-service-pension-annual-benefit-statements/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-028-civil-service-pension-annual-benefit-statements/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/circ-028-civil-service-pension-annual-benefit-statements/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: ANNUAL LEAVE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-annual-leave/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[You may be aware of SPS NTS 17/21 which was issued by SPS outlining the provision for staff who have been required to shield through various points th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-annual-leave/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-annual-leave/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/april/scotland-re-annual-leave/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 April 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 027: LATEST GOLD BRIEFING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-027-latest-gold-briefing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed for your information the latest Gold briefing that has been forwarded to Governors. This affects all POA members in England and W... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-027-latest-gold-briefing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-027-latest-gold-briefing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-027-latest-gold-briefing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Government must reconsider urgently 1% NHS pay proposal, all health unions tell PM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/government-must-reconsider-urgently-1-nhs-pay-proposal-all-health-unions-tell-pm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see letter from the Staff Side Secretariat to the Prime Minister regarding the NHS pay award following yesterday’s announcement from the Scotti... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/government-must-reconsider-urgently-1-nhs-pay-proposal-all-health-unions-tell-pm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/government-must-reconsider-urgently-1-nhs-pay-proposal-all-health-unions-tell-pm/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/government-must-reconsider-urgently-1-nhs-pay-proposal-all-health-unions-tell-pm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: STAC Staff Side Press Release</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-stac-staff-side-press-release/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For immediate release– 24 March 2021
Issued on behalf of the NHS Scotland trade union representatives of the Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-stac-staff-side-press-release/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-stac-staff-side-press-release/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-stac-staff-side-press-release/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: 	SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE ELECTION: 1 POST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-election-1-post/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed the process and timeline for the election of 1 post to the SNC. The vacancy is an interim post, which will run until May 2023.
G... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-election-1-post/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-election-1-post/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-election-1-post/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 026: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-026-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 10th March 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-026-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-026-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-026-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE	1st ANNIVERSARY OF COVID LOCK DOWN IN SCOTLAND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-1st-anniversary-of-covid-lock-down-in-scotland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We just want to take the opportunity to mark today, the 1st anniversary of when the whole country went into lockdown following the outbreak of COVID. ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-1st-anniversary-of-covid-lock-down-in-scotland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-1st-anniversary-of-covid-lock-down-in-scotland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-1st-anniversary-of-covid-lock-down-in-scotland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 025: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MARCH 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-025-national-chair-update-march-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[National Chair Update March 2021
Please relay the contents of this circular to all POA members.
In Memory
As we reflect on the anniversary of the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-025-national-chair-update-march-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-025-national-chair-update-march-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-025-national-chair-update-march-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 22nd March</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-22nd-march/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Parliament rises f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-22nd-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-22nd-march/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-22nd-march/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 024: PENSION CHALLENGE – UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-024-pension-challenge-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I am writing to advise members with regard to the steps we are taking to give effect to the Employment Tribunal remedy we have won in the pension age ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-024-pension-challenge-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-024-pension-challenge-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-024-pension-challenge-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political news: W/C 15th March</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-15th-march/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-15th-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-15th-march/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-15th-march/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>ITV News - The jail outbreak putting England&#39;s smallest county top of Covid infection chart. Watch the interview with Geoff Willets</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/itv-news-the-jail-outbreak-putting-englands-smallest-county-top-of-covid-infection-chart-watch-the-interview-with-geoff-willets/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch the interview with Geoff Willets on ITV News, talk about the prison outbreak putting England&#39;s smallest county top of Covid infection chart:
ht... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/itv-news-the-jail-outbreak-putting-englands-smallest-county-top-of-covid-infection-chart-watch-the-interview-with-geoff-willets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/itv-news-the-jail-outbreak-putting-englands-smallest-county-top-of-covid-infection-chart-watch-the-interview-with-geoff-willets/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/itv-news-the-jail-outbreak-putting-englands-smallest-county-top-of-covid-infection-chart-watch-the-interview-with-geoff-willets/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: THE LEFT REVIEW MAGAZINE – STUC EDITION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-the-left-review-magazine-stuc-edition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see the link to the Left Review Magazine and the POAS’s article on page 11 and advert page 18
&#160;
https://www.scottishleftreview.scot/wp-conten... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-the-left-review-magazine-stuc-edition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-the-left-review-magazine-stuc-edition/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-the-left-review-magazine-stuc-edition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 023: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-023-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 10th and 24th February 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-023-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-023-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-023-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS - SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR – ONE POST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the issue of Circulars 01/21 02/21 &amp;amp; 05/21 relating to the election of Scottish National Committee Chair, I can confirm that John Cairne... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 022: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND…</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-022-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-022-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-022-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-022-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Nothing for worn-out NHS staff who’ve kept us safe in the pandemic, say health unions.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/nothing-for-worn-out-nhs-staff-who-ve-kept-us-safe-in-the-pandemic-say-health-unions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nothing for worn-out NHS staff who’ve kept us safe in the pandemic, say health unions.
Health workers are currently in the final year of a three-year... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/nothing-for-worn-out-nhs-staff-who-ve-kept-us-safe-in-the-pandemic-say-health-unions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/nothing-for-worn-out-nhs-staff-who-ve-kept-us-safe-in-the-pandemic-say-health-unions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/nothing-for-worn-out-nhs-staff-who-ve-kept-us-safe-in-the-pandemic-say-health-unions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political news: W/C 8th March</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-8th-march/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business (provisional) from&#160;Monday&#160;8&#160;March&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-8th-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-8th-march/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/political-news-wc-8th-march/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>LABOUR RESEARCH DEPARTMENT BOOKLET ON ‘WORKING SAFELY WITH COVID-19’</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/labour-research-department-booklet-on-working-safely-with-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Labour Research Department have produced a Booklet on ‘Working Safely with Covid-19. The coronavirus pandemic has presented significant new health... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/labour-research-department-booklet-on-working-safely-with-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/labour-research-department-booklet-on-working-safely-with-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/labour-research-department-booklet-on-working-safely-with-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 021: REGIME PROGRESSION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-021-regime-progression/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please make yourselves familiar with the latest GOLD Briefing that has been issued to all Governors (copy enclosed). Committees should ensure they are... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-021-regime-progression/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-021-regime-progression/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/circ-021-regime-progression/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: GENERAL UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-general-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We wrote to you on 14th December 2020 with updates and we want to keep that theme going and we hope this latest update is helpful.
Control &amp;amp; Rest... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-general-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/march/scotland-re-general-update/
                    </link>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 March 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: POA CIRCULAR 20/21 NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-circular-2021-national-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please note in the Scotland section of the National Chairs update (issued today), where he accurately references the Scottish government pay policy po... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-circular-2021-national-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-circular-2021-national-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-circular-2021-national-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 1st March</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-march/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business (provisional) from&#160;Monday&#160;1&#160;March&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-march/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-march/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR – ONE POST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the issue of Circular 01/21 notifying branches of the election to the post of Scottish National Committee Chair and seeking candidates for s... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-scottish-national-committee-elections-scottish-national-committee-chair-one-post/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE FEBRUARY 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/national-chair-update-february-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.&#160; &#160;
Vaccinations
We have gained support from the Secretary of State f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/national-chair-update-february-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/national-chair-update-february-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/national-chair-update-february-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Watch Mark Fairhurst on BBC North West Today: COVID 19 in Prisons</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-north-west-today-covid-19-in-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch Mark Fairhurst interviewed on BBC North West Today talking about COVID 19 outbreaks in Prisons
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000snbm/n... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-north-west-today-covid-19-in-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-north-west-today-covid-19-in-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-bbc-north-west-today-covid-19-in-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 019: RALLY FOR A WORKERS’ BUDGET</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-019-rally-for-a-workers-budget/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of the “Winning a Pay-Rise for Key Workers Campaign” the TUC’s Public Service Liaison Group, of which the POA is a member, is organising an ev... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-019-rally-for-a-workers-budget/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-019-rally-for-a-workers-budget/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-019-rally-for-a-workers-budget/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: NEW MEMBERSHIP DATABASE - JOIN ONLINE - WELCOME PACK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-new-membership-database-join-online-welcome-pack/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We refer to POA Branch Circular 002/2021 regarding the above.
Please note that diaries and POA badges will be issued from Calder Road to branches (on... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-new-membership-database-join-online-welcome-pack/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-new-membership-database-join-online-welcome-pack/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-re-new-membership-database-join-online-welcome-pack/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Listen to National Chair, Mark Fairhurst talk to John Pienaar on Times Radio</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/listen-to-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-john-pienaar-on-times-radio/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Click the link below to listen to National Chair, Mark Fairhurst talk to John Pienaar on Times Radio, on 18th February 2021
Listen now... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/listen-to-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-john-pienaar-on-times-radio/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/listen-to-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-john-pienaar-on-times-radio/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/listen-to-national-chair-mark-fairhurst-talk-to-john-pienaar-on-times-radio/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 22nd February</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-22nd-february/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-22nd-february/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-22nd-february/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-22nd-february/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 018: HMPPS AND POA JOINT STATEMENT- CONTACT TRACING IN HMPPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-018-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-contact-tracing-in-hmpps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed Joint Statement between POA/HMPPS regarding the above.
&#160;
Yours sincerely&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;
 &#160;&#160;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-018-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-contact-tracing-in-hmpps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-018-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-contact-tracing-in-hmpps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-018-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-contact-tracing-in-hmpps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 017: POA MEMBERS AS KEY WORKERS DESERVE A PAY RISE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-017-poa-members-as-key-workers-deserve-a-pay-rise/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of the TUC campaign all KEY WORKERS deserve a pay rise, the POA support this campaign for all key workers. Let me make it clear Prison Officer... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-017-poa-members-as-key-workers-deserve-a-pay-rise/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-017-poa-members-as-key-workers-deserve-a-pay-rise/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-017-poa-members-as-key-workers-deserve-a-pay-rise/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND:    STUC UNION LEARNING: GYM INSTRUCTORS COURSE: LEVEL 2</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-stuc-union-learning-gym-instructors-course-level-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have managed to secure funding for an online Level 2 Gym instructors’ course through the STUC Union learning fund. It is clear the course is popula... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-stuc-union-learning-gym-instructors-course-level-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-stuc-union-learning-gym-instructors-course-level-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-stuc-union-learning-gym-instructors-course-level-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 016: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-016-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 27th January 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-016-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-016-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-016-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Mark Thomas - Check Up: Our NHS at 70 (Discount for members)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/mark-thomas-check-up-our-nhs-at-70-discount-for-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The show is broadcast on the 16th Feb 7.30pm and finishes about 10pm at the latest.&#160;
Mark Thomas&#39;s Lockdown Live series continues with award winning ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/mark-thomas-check-up-our-nhs-at-70-discount-for-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/mark-thomas-check-up-our-nhs-at-70-discount-for-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/mark-thomas-check-up-our-nhs-at-70-discount-for-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 015: GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSALS REGARDING AGE DISCRIMINATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-015-government-s-proposals-regarding-age-discrimination/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Members will recall that the Court of Appeal decided in 2018 that the changes made to the Civil Service and NHS pension schemes in 2015 were unlawful.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-015-government-s-proposals-regarding-age-discrimination/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-015-government-s-proposals-regarding-age-discrimination/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-015-government-s-proposals-regarding-age-discrimination/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 8th February</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-8th-february/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-8th-february/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-8th-february/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-8th-february/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 1st February</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-february/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-february/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-february/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/political-news-wc-1st-february/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 014: COVID VACCINES WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-014-covid-vaccines-world-health-organisation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see below a note on the WHO’s position on occupational vaccines by Ivan Dimov of WHO:
So far COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be efficacio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-014-covid-vaccines-world-health-organisation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-014-covid-vaccines-world-health-organisation/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-014-covid-vaccines-world-health-organisation/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 013: COVID VACCINE FOR CLINICALLY EXTREMELY VULNERABLE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-013-covid-vaccine-for-clinically-extremely-vulnerable/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The TUC have sent out to all affiliated Trade Unions information on how colleagues and their families who come under the CEV category can access the v... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-013-covid-vaccine-for-clinically-extremely-vulnerable/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-013-covid-vaccine-for-clinically-extremely-vulnerable/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/circ-013-covid-vaccine-for-clinically-extremely-vulnerable/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Vaccinations in Prisons - Lucy Fraser, Prisons Minister interviewed by Sky News</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/vaccinations-in-prisons-lucy-fraser-prisons-minister-interviewed-by-sky-news/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Vaccinations in Prisons - Lucy Fraser, Prisons Minister interviewed by Sky News
Listen to interview... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/vaccinations-in-prisons-lucy-fraser-prisons-minister-interviewed-by-sky-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/vaccinations-in-prisons-lucy-fraser-prisons-minister-interviewed-by-sky-news/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/vaccinations-in-prisons-lucy-fraser-prisons-minister-interviewed-by-sky-news/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: POA SCOTLAND ELECTION - POST OF SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-scotland-election-post-of-scottish-national-committee-chair/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Scottish National Committee Chair post (currently Vacant) is due for election.&#160; This will be a five-year post and the successful candidate will ta... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-scotland-election-post-of-scottish-national-committee-chair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-scotland-election-post-of-scottish-national-committee-chair/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/scotland-poa-scotland-election-post-of-scottish-national-committee-chair/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>POA demands prison officers are given priority for vaccination</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/poa-demands-prison-officers-are-given-priority-for-vaccination/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has demanded prison workers and prisoners are given COVID vaccines as a matter of priority. POA general secretary Steve Gillan has written to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/poa-demands-prison-officers-are-given-priority-for-vaccination/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/poa-demands-prison-officers-are-given-priority-for-vaccination/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/poa-demands-prison-officers-are-given-priority-for-vaccination/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Pay justice for prison officers</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/pay-justice-for-prison-officers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Read this article from the Morning Star regarding pay justice for prison officers:
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/f/pay-justice-prison-offic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/pay-justice-for-prison-officers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/pay-justice-for-prison-officers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/february/pay-justice-for-prison-officers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 012: FINAL REMINDER ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON RESEARCH STUDY - REMINDER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-012-final-reminder-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is a final reminder regarding the above which I first advised you about in POA Circulars 165/2020 and 175/2020, on behalf of the POA National Exe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-012-final-reminder-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-012-final-reminder-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-012-final-reminder-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 011: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JANUARY 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-011-national-chair-update-january-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
Priority Vaccination Status
The General Secretary and I met with the... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-011-national-chair-update-january-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-011-national-chair-update-january-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-011-national-chair-update-january-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC: 010: COVID VACCINE DEPLOYMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-010-covid-vaccine-deployment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the letter to the Parliamentary Under Secertary of State (Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment) stating our case as to why POA m... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-010-covid-vaccine-deployment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-010-covid-vaccine-deployment/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-010-covid-vaccine-deployment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 009: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2021  INCENTIVES AND AWARDS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-009-annual-conference-2021-incentives-and-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA has a proud history of recognising the hard work and dedication of members.&#160; In 2001, Conference established the incentives and awards policy ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-009-annual-conference-2021-incentives-and-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-009-annual-conference-2021-incentives-and-awards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-009-annual-conference-2021-incentives-and-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 008: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 13th January 2021 for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-008-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 007: MEDIA REPORTS ON PRISONER VACCINATIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-007-media-reports-on-prisoner-vaccinations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I recognise that there are extreme sensitivities around Prison staff vaccinations as keyworkers during the pandemic and the POA and indeed HMPPS Senio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-007-media-reports-on-prisoner-vaccinations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-007-media-reports-on-prisoner-vaccinations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-007-media-reports-on-prisoner-vaccinations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 006: AWARDS: CRONIN CLASP, HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARD, STEVE OXBY AWARD</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-006-awards-cronin-clasp-health-and-safety-award-steve-oxby-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you know the POA Annual Conference was cancelled in 2020 where the above awards would have been given. The National Executive Committee decided tha... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-006-awards-cronin-clasp-health-and-safety-award-steve-oxby-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-006-awards-cronin-clasp-health-and-safety-award-steve-oxby-award/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-006-awards-cronin-clasp-health-and-safety-award-steve-oxby-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Parliamentary Questions regarding Pay Review Body</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/parliamentary-questions-regarding-pay-review-body/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Prison Service: Resignations
Question for Ministry of Justice
UIN 136497, tabled on 12 January 2021
Question
&#160;
Grahame Morris
Labour
Easington ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/parliamentary-questions-regarding-pay-review-body/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/parliamentary-questions-regarding-pay-review-body/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/parliamentary-questions-regarding-pay-review-body/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 230: TRADE UNIONS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS UNITE IN THEIR CONCERNS OVER SAFETY AT COURTS.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-230-trade-unions-and-legal-professionals-unite-in-their-concerns-over-safety-at-courts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Representatives of various legal professional bodies (including the Criminal Bar Association) and trade unions are calling for an immediate review of ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-230-trade-unions-and-legal-professionals-unite-in-their-concerns-over-safety-at-courts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-230-trade-unions-and-legal-professionals-unite-in-their-concerns-over-safety-at-courts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-230-trade-unions-and-legal-professionals-unite-in-their-concerns-over-safety-at-courts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 18th January</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-18th-january/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you.&#160;Please note,&#160;the&#160;f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-18th-january/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-18th-january/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-18th-january/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 229: POA SURVEY OF WORK-RELATED WELLBEING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-229-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In 2020 (prior to the Covid-19 pandemic), the POA commissioned a survey of members to examine their work-related wellbeing.
This survey was undertake... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-229-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-229-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/pr-229-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 005: POA SURVEY OF WORK-RELATED WELLBEING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-005-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In 2014, the POA commissioned a survey of members to examine their work-related wellbeing. The findings of that survey clearly showed that employing b... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-005-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-005-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-005-poa-survey-of-work-related-wellbeing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 004: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-004-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for 23rd December 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-004-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-004-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-004-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 003: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 1/2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-003-general-secretary-update-number-12021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This year has started dramatically with further announcements from the Prime Minister implementing further National lockdowns in England, with the lea... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-003-general-secretary-update-number-12021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-003-general-secretary-update-number-12021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-003-general-secretary-update-number-12021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: ARSON ATTACKS ON STAFF CARS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/scotland-arson-attacks-on-staff-cars/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Colleagues,
Following further arson attacks on staff vehicles in establishments, we wanted to ensure that staff were fully sighted on the ongoing wor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/scotland-arson-attacks-on-staff-cars/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/scotland-arson-attacks-on-staff-cars/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/scotland-arson-attacks-on-staff-cars/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 11th January</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-11th-january/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Updated provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please not... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-11th-january/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-11th-january/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-11th-january/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>COVID-19 TEMPORARY CAPACITY EXPANSION BUNKER BINS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/covid-19-temporary-capacity-expansion-bunker-bins/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of Covid-19 contingency measures, the POA NEC have had regular dialogue with HMPPS around the newly created Covid-19 temporary capacity expans... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/covid-19-temporary-capacity-expansion-bunker-bins/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/covid-19-temporary-capacity-expansion-bunker-bins/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/covid-19-temporary-capacity-expansion-bunker-bins/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 002: LAUNCH OF NEW POA WEBSITE WWW.POAUK.ORG.UK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-002-launch-of-new-poa-website-wwwpoaukorguk/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee recently advised you that we have been working on a programme to improve our back-office systems and the face of the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-002-launch-of-new-poa-website-wwwpoaukorguk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-002-launch-of-new-poa-website-wwwpoaukorguk/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-002-launch-of-new-poa-website-wwwpoaukorguk/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 001: NATIONAL LOCKDOWN</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-001-national-lockdown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Enclosed is the latest update from Gold that has been forwarded to all Governors. It is essential that local committees review all Risk Assessments, S... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-001-national-lockdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-001-national-lockdown/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/circ-001-national-lockdown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 4th January</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-4th-january/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Future parliamentary business (provisional) from Tuesday 5 January&#160;
Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, includ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-4th-january/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-4th-january/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2021/january/political-news-wc-4th-january/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 January 2021 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 176: LATEST POSITION FOR PRISONS IN TIERS 3 AND 4</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-176-latest-position-for-prisons-in-tiers-3-and-4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I enclose for your information the latest Gold Briefing that is being issued to Governors. If you have any questions, please contact your area NEC Rep... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-176-latest-position-for-prisons-in-tiers-3-and-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-176-latest-position-for-prisons-in-tiers-3-and-4/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-176-latest-position-for-prisons-in-tiers-3-and-4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 228: POA CALL FOR SUSPENSION OF EDUCATION IN YOUTH PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-228-poa-call-for-suspension-of-education-in-youth-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Prison Officers Association have today urged Directors in the Youth Custody Service to suspend all face-to-face education provision with immediate... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-228-poa-call-for-suspension-of-education-in-youth-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-228-poa-call-for-suspension-of-education-in-youth-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-228-poa-call-for-suspension-of-education-in-youth-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 175: ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON RESEARCH STUDY - REMINDER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-175-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I would like to remind you about the following which I first advised you about in POA Circular 165/2020, on behalf of the POA National Executive Commi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-175-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-175-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-175-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study-reminder/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 174: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-174-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 9th and 11th December 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-174-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-174-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-174-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 173: OFFICER WYNNE GIBBS HMP USK/PRESCOED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-173-officer-wynne-gibbs-hmp-uskprescoed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with regret and sadness that I write to inform you that Officer Wynne Gibbs has passed away. Wynne was diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID 19). Sa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-173-officer-wynne-gibbs-hmp-uskprescoed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-173-officer-wynne-gibbs-hmp-uskprescoed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-173-officer-wynne-gibbs-hmp-uskprescoed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 172: CHANGES TO RESTRICTIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-172-changes-to-restrictions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For your information HMPPS have forwarded the following briefing to all Prisons in England and Wales.
For and on behalf of the NEC.
Yours sincerelyS... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-172-changes-to-restrictions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-172-changes-to-restrictions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-172-changes-to-restrictions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 171: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE DECEMBER 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-171-general-secretary-update-december-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the weekend great swathes of the population have been placed into Tier 4 with clear advice from Government regarding the clinically extremely vul... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-171-general-secretary-update-december-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-171-general-secretary-update-december-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-171-general-secretary-update-december-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 170: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEW MEMBERSHIP SYSTEM – “MERLIN”</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-170-information-technology-new-membership-system-merlin/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the last 12 months we have been working on evolving our systems as directed by annual conference and indeed the Cuffe report. We have had a proje... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-170-information-technology-new-membership-system-merlin/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-170-information-technology-new-membership-system-merlin/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-170-information-technology-new-membership-system-merlin/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 169: GEOFF BURROWS HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-169-geoff-burrows-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with deep regret that I inform you of the sad death of Geoff Burrows after a brave fight against illness. Sadly, Geoff died on Saturday 19th Dec... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-169-geoff-burrows-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-169-geoff-burrows-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-169-geoff-burrows-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 168: MITIE CARE &amp; CUSTODY ICE OCC REGOGNITION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-168-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-regognition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are pleased to confirm that a recognition agreement has been signed giving the POA full recognition rights for a number of staff grades within... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-168-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-regognition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-168-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-regognition/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-168-mitie-care-custody-ice-occ-regognition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE C &amp; R TRAINING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-c-r-training/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following on from circular 29 sent on the 14th December we wanted to update you regarding the C&amp;amp;R part.&#160; SPS have given us the assurance we sought... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-c-r-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-c-r-training/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-c-r-training/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PRISON SERVICE PAY REVIEW BODY REMIT 2021/22</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/prison-service-pay-review-body-remit-202122/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&quot;I would first of all like to offer my thanks to the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) for their hardwork, insight and rigour through which they ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/prison-service-pay-review-body-remit-202122/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/prison-service-pay-review-body-remit-202122/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/prison-service-pay-review-body-remit-202122/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Justice for Columbia - Third Report – Winter 2020/2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/justice-for-columbia-third-report-winter-20202021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Read the Justice for Columbia, Third Report – Winter 2020/2021
https://colombiapeacemonitor.org/2020/12/09/third-report-winter-2020-2021/... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/justice-for-columbia-third-report-winter-20202021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/justice-for-columbia-third-report-winter-20202021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/justice-for-columbia-third-report-winter-20202021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: GENERAL UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-general-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Firstly, can we begin with saying that this was not the year any of us expected or in fact have enjoyed. For those of you who have suffered directly d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-general-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-general-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/scotland-re-general-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 14th December</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-14th-december/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please note, the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-14th-december/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-14th-december/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-14th-december/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 167: FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE BAND 3 – REJECTION OF RECOMMENDATION 3</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-167-fair-and-sustainable-band-3-rejection-of-recommendation-3/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In respect of the Government announcement on the 10th December 2020, rejecting recommendation 3 we informed you that the National Executive Committee ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-167-fair-and-sustainable-band-3-rejection-of-recommendation-3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-167-fair-and-sustainable-band-3-rejection-of-recommendation-3/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-167-fair-and-sustainable-band-3-rejection-of-recommendation-3/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 166: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE DECEMBER 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-166-national-chair-update-december-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please ensure the contents of this Circular are brought to the attention of all POA members.
&#160;
NATIONAL CHAIR ELECTIONI would like to take the oppor... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-166-national-chair-update-december-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-166-national-chair-update-december-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-166-national-chair-update-december-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 227: GOVERNMENT BETRAY HARD WORKING PRISON STAFF</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-227-government-betray-hard-working-prison-staff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Government has turned its back on hard working Prison Staff by rejecting recommendation 3 of the Pay Review Body recommendations. In July 2020, th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-227-government-betray-hard-working-prison-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-227-government-betray-hard-working-prison-staff/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-227-government-betray-hard-working-prison-staff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 165: ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON RESEARCH STUDY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-165-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the POA National Executive Committee I have been in discussions with Professor Nick Hardwick the former Chief Inspector of Prisons and hi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-165-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-165-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-165-royal-holloway-university-of-london-research-study/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 164: PRESS RELEASE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-164-press-release/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached our press release and attached documents in respect of the announcement today on the Government rejection of recommendation 3, wh... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-164-press-release/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-164-press-release/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-164-press-release/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 163: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-163-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25th November 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-163-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-163-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-163-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 162: THE LATE DON WOOD HONORARY LIFE MEMBER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-162-the-late-don-wood-honorary-life-member/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that we report to the membership the sudden death of our good friend and Honorary Life Member Don Wood, who sadly passed away... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-162-the-late-don-wood-honorary-life-member/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-162-the-late-don-wood-honorary-life-member/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-162-the-late-don-wood-honorary-life-member/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 7th December</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-7th-december/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please note, the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-7th-december/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-7th-december/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/political-news-wc-7th-december/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 161: E-PERs</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-161-e-pers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA NEC Security &amp;amp; Custody Whitley Committee are involved in consultation with HMPPs around the new electronic Prisoner Escort Reports – E-PER... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-161-e-pers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-161-e-pers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-161-e-pers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 226: MARK FAIRHURST RE-ELECTED AS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-226-mark-fairhurst-re-elected-as-national-chairman/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA announce today that Mark Fairhurst has been successful in his re-election to the position of National Chairman where he will serve a further f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-226-mark-fairhurst-re-elected-as-national-chairman/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-226-mark-fairhurst-re-elected-as-national-chairman/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/pr-226-mark-fairhurst-re-elected-as-national-chairman/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 160: ELECTION RESULT 2021 NATIONAL CHAIR ELECTION 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-160-election-result-2021-national-chair-election-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the Certificate of Result from Civica Election Services, formally known as Electoral Reform Services (ERS).
It confirms that MAR... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-160-election-result-2021-national-chair-election-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-160-election-result-2021-national-chair-election-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/circ-160-election-result-2021-national-chair-election-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: 2020 a year of strength and resilience</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/general-secretary-2020-a-year-of-strength-and-resilience/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA members should rightfully be proud of their strength and resilience throughout this current year as keyworkers during this global pandemic
As I w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/general-secretary-2020-a-year-of-strength-and-resilience/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/general-secretary-2020-a-year-of-strength-and-resilience/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/general-secretary-2020-a-year-of-strength-and-resilience/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: New Year - New Opportunities</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/national-chair-new-year-new-opportunities/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Much better to supervise 30 prisoners with 4 staff than 120 prisoners
&#160;
This year has given the service the unexpected opportunity to formulate safe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/national-chair-new-year-new-opportunities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/national-chair-new-year-new-opportunities/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/december/national-chair-new-year-new-opportunities/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 December 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 30th November</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-30th-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please note, the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-30th-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-30th-november/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-30th-november/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 159: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-159-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th November 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-159-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-159-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-159-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: HMP Frankland: Covid-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-hmp-frankland-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Volume 684: debated on Tuesday 24 November 2020
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(James Morris.)7.04pm
Mary Kelly... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-hmp-frankland-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-hmp-frankland-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-hmp-frankland-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 158: POTENTIAL PAY FREEZE PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-158-potential-pay-freeze-public-sector-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the attached letter sent to the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Mr Robert Buckland QC and MP which is self - explanatory.
We all kn... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-158-potential-pay-freeze-public-sector-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-158-potential-pay-freeze-public-sector-workers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-158-potential-pay-freeze-public-sector-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 23rd November</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-23rd-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please note, the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-23rd-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-23rd-november/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-23rd-november/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NHS services</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/nhs-services/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear Colleagues,
NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched the ‘Help Us Help You – NHS Access’ campaign&#160;which looks to address the barriers that ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/nhs-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/nhs-services/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/nhs-services/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 224: POA SUPPORTS TUC CAMPAIGN TO SAVE UNION LEARNING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/pr-224-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA fully support the TUC campaign, Save Union Learning, and hope to persuade the Government to drop proposals to end the Union Learning Fund (ULF... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/pr-224-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/pr-224-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/pr-224-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Political News: W/C 16th November</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-16th-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please note, the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-16th-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-16th-november/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/political-news-wc-16th-november/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 157: RISK ASSESSMENTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-157-risk-assessments/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Concerns regarding individual Risk Assessments for vulnerable staff have been raised by POA Committees to the NEC.
Staff who are classed as vulnerabl... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-157-risk-assessments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-157-risk-assessments/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-157-risk-assessments/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 156: POA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2021 8TH NOVEMBER TO 12TH NOVEMBER 2021 5 DAY ANNUAL CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-156-poa-annual-conference-2021-8th-november-to-12th-november-2021-5-day-annual-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the NEC Meeting on the 11th November 2020 the Executive discussed the possibility of the POA holding a physical Conference in the normal month that... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-156-poa-annual-conference-2021-8th-november-to-12th-november-2021-5-day-annual-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-156-poa-annual-conference-2021-8th-november-to-12th-november-2021-5-day-annual-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-156-poa-annual-conference-2021-8th-november-to-12th-november-2021-5-day-annual-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 155: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE NOVEMBER 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-155-national-chair-update-november-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please ensure the contents of this circular are relayed to all POA members.
Death of OSGIt saddens me to inform you of the death of two OSG colleague... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-155-national-chair-update-november-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-155-national-chair-update-november-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-155-national-chair-update-november-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                <item>
                    <title>LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/letter-to-prime-minister/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Read the letter sent to the Prime Minister from NHS Staff Council (Staff Side) trade unions... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/letter-to-prime-minister/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/letter-to-prime-minister/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/letter-to-prime-minister/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 154: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-154-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 28th October 2020, for your information.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-154-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-154-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-154-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 225: SECOND NATIONAL LOCKDOWN LEAVES MANY INCONSISTENCIES IN PRISON</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/pr-225-second-national-lockdown-leaves-many-inconsistencies-in-prison/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA since March 2020 have worked collaboratively with HMPPS and other employers to find solutions in keeping prisoners and staff safe during the p... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/pr-225-second-national-lockdown-leaves-many-inconsistencies-in-prison/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/pr-225-second-national-lockdown-leaves-many-inconsistencies-in-prison/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/pr-225-second-national-lockdown-leaves-many-inconsistencies-in-prison/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                <item>
                    <title>CIRC 153: ILL HEALTH RETIREMENT McCLOUD JUDGEMENT – URGENT INFORMATION REQUIRED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-153-ill-health-retirement-mccloud-judgement-urgent-information-required/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Deputy General Secretary has been contacted today by Cabinet Office who have asked for numbers of members who are currently going through Ill Heal... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-153-ill-health-retirement-mccloud-judgement-urgent-information-required/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-153-ill-health-retirement-mccloud-judgement-urgent-information-required/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-153-ill-health-retirement-mccloud-judgement-urgent-information-required/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 152: LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS FOR PRISONS IN ENGLAND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-152-lockdown-restrictions-for-prisons-in-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are now able to confirm the extent of lockdown restrictions that will come into effect from today in Prisons in England. We have included Public He... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-152-lockdown-restrictions-for-prisons-in-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-152-lockdown-restrictions-for-prisons-in-england/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-152-lockdown-restrictions-for-prisons-in-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 151: HMPPS AND POA JOINT STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT AGAINST RACISM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-151-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-of-commitment-against-racism/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed Joint Statement between POA/HMPPS regarding the above.
Yours sincerely
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary
Yours sincerely
MARK FAI... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-151-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-of-commitment-against-racism/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-151-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-of-commitment-against-racism/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-151-hmpps-and-poa-joint-statement-of-commitment-against-racism/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 150: LOCKDOWN IN ENGLAND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-150-lockdown-in-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on 31st October 2020, which affect England come into force on Thursday 5th November 2020.
The POA wi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-150-lockdown-in-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-150-lockdown-in-england/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/november/circ-150-lockdown-in-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 149: LABOUR AND EUROPEAN LAW REVIEW</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-149-labour-and-european-law-review/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With regards to the above, Thompsons Solicitors have been providing a regular update on key areas of law.
The link below is a helpful reference to ma... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-149-labour-and-european-law-review/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-149-labour-and-european-law-review/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-149-labour-and-european-law-review/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 148: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-148-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 14th October 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-148-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-148-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-148-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 147: POA SUPPORTS TUC CAMPAIGN TO SAVE UNION LEARNING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-147-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware, POA Circular 144/2020 was promulgated on 19th October 2020.
Please find attached two letters which have been sent to Criminal Justi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-147-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-147-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-147-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 146: HM TREASURY CONSULTATION PUBLIC SERVICE PENSION SCHEMES CONSULTATION: CHANGES TO THE TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS TO THE 2015 SCHEMES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-146-hm-treasury-consultation-public-service-pension-schemes-consultation-changes-to-the-transitional-arrangements-to-the-2015-schemes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is the response of the POA to the consultation paper published by HM Treasury on 17 July on the changes required to public service pensions as a ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-146-hm-treasury-consultation-public-service-pension-schemes-consultation-changes-to-the-transitional-arrangements-to-the-2015-schemes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-146-hm-treasury-consultation-public-service-pension-schemes-consultation-changes-to-the-transitional-arrangements-to-the-2015-schemes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-146-hm-treasury-consultation-public-service-pension-schemes-consultation-changes-to-the-transitional-arrangements-to-the-2015-schemes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 145: NATIONAL CHAIR ELECTION 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-145-national-chair-election-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 124/2020 promulgated the timetable for the above election.
This Circular confirms the administrative arrangements, dealing with the foll... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-145-national-chair-election-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-145-national-chair-election-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-145-national-chair-election-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 144: POA SUPPORTS TUC CAMPAIGN TO SAVE UNION LEARNING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-144-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you may be aware, POA Learning is funded by the Union Learning Fund, a government fund with the aim of supporting trade unions to widen access to l... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-144-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-144-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-144-poa-supports-tuc-campaign-to-save-union-learning/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 143: NATIONAL CHAIR ELECTION 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-143-national-chair-election-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The nomination process ended on Friday 9th October 2020 and POA Circular 138/20 was promulgated with those nominations for each of the 4 candidates. A... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-143-national-chair-election-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-143-national-chair-election-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-143-national-chair-election-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 142: OMiC IN OPEN AND FEMALE ESTATE: AGREEMENT REACHED</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-142-omic-in-open-and-female-estate-agreement-reached/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I am pleased to announce that a long-standing National dispute surrounding protections for Band 4 staff In the Open and Female Estate has now been res... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-142-omic-in-open-and-female-estate-agreement-reached/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-142-omic-in-open-and-female-estate-agreement-reached/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-142-omic-in-open-and-female-estate-agreement-reached/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 141: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-141-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23rd September 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-141-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-141-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-141-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 140: GUIDANCE FOLLOWING THE NEW COMMUNITY ALERT LEVELS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-140-guidance-following-the-new-community-alert-levels/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please be aware of the following guidance that has been issued to Governors, ensuring that you adhere to the newly imposed restrictions on social visi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-140-guidance-following-the-new-community-alert-levels/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-140-guidance-following-the-new-community-alert-levels/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-140-guidance-following-the-new-community-alert-levels/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 139: HMPPS STAFF FACE MASK STRATEGY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-139-hmpps-staff-face-mask-strategy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[HMPPS have agreed that if staff choose to wear a face mask whilst on duty, in any area, at any time, they may do so. This will be personal choice and ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-139-hmpps-staff-face-mask-strategy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-139-hmpps-staff-face-mask-strategy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-139-hmpps-staff-face-mask-strategy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 138: NEC ELECTIONS 2021 NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL CHAIR ELECTION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-138-nec-elections-2021-nominations-for-national-chair-election/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Further to POA Circular 124/2020 the closing date for receipt of branch nominations was&#160;Friday 9th October 2020.This is for one position and&#160;FOUR (4)&#160;... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-138-nec-elections-2021-nominations-for-national-chair-election/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-138-nec-elections-2021-nominations-for-national-chair-election/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-138-nec-elections-2021-nominations-for-national-chair-election/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 137: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-137-national-chair-update-october-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please ensure all POA members view the contents of this Circular.
STAFF FITNESS TESTSI recently made a request to HMPPS to postpone their planned rei... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-137-national-chair-update-october-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-137-national-chair-update-october-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/october/circ-137-national-chair-update-october-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 October 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE VISITS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/scotland-re-visits/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Towards the end of last week and in line with the new government restrictions that were announced, the SNC were approached by SPS for the resumption o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/scotland-re-visits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/scotland-re-visits/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/scotland-re-visits/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 136: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND…</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-136-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-136-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-136-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-136-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 135: ANNUAL STAFF SURVEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-135-annual-staff-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please be reminded that the current policy of the POA is not to engage in completion of the employer’s annual staff survey. This was determined via Co... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-135-annual-staff-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-135-annual-staff-survey/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-135-annual-staff-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 134: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-134-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th September 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-134-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-134-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-134-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 133: POA WELCOME EXTENSION OF HMPPS WINTER INFLUENZA VACCINATION PROGRAMME.</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-133-poa-welcome-extension-of-hmpps-winter-influenza-vaccination-programme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Many members may be unaware that the Winter Influenza Vaccination Programme for the 2020/21 flu season has been extended, with more groups eligible to... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-133-poa-welcome-extension-of-hmpps-winter-influenza-vaccination-programme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-133-poa-welcome-extension-of-hmpps-winter-influenza-vaccination-programme/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-133-poa-welcome-extension-of-hmpps-winter-influenza-vaccination-programme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Cancer Research UK live Talk Cancer workshops</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/cancer-research-uk-live-talk-cancer-workshops/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Cancer Research UK live Talk Cancer workshops – feel confident to talk about cancer and health as part of your role
Cancer Research UK are hosting li... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/cancer-research-uk-live-talk-cancer-workshops/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/cancer-research-uk-live-talk-cancer-workshops/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/cancer-research-uk-live-talk-cancer-workshops/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>TUCG Equality Booklet</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/tucg-equality-booklet/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see recently published TUCG Equality Booklet and contained within this is an excellent article on page 20 by Colin Moses, former National Chair... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/tucg-equality-booklet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/tucg-equality-booklet/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/tucg-equality-booklet/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 132: COVID-19 HEALTHCARE SUPPORT APPEAL FOR POA MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-132-covid-19-healthcare-support-appeal-for-poa-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 Healthcare Support Appeal (CHSA) is a new, time-limited charity which makes grants to organisations that are supporting health care staff... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-132-covid-19-healthcare-support-appeal-for-poa-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-132-covid-19-healthcare-support-appeal-for-poa-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-132-covid-19-healthcare-support-appeal-for-poa-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 131: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-131-national-chair-update-september-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[EASING OF REGIME RESTRICTIONSAs local committees continue to work on Exceptional Delivery Models that will progress regimes from level 3 to level 2, w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-131-national-chair-update-september-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-131-national-chair-update-september-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-131-national-chair-update-september-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 130: POA DIARY 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-130-poa-diary-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence within the next seven days. Retired members will receive their diary with the Winter issue of ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-130-poa-diary-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-130-poa-diary-2021/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-130-poa-diary-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 129: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-129-expressions-of-interest/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 8th September 2020, the POA National Executive Committee met and the role of Dog Handlers was discussed. Due to the complexities of the role our me... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-129-expressions-of-interest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-129-expressions-of-interest/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-129-expressions-of-interest/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 128: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-128-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th August 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-128-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-128-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/september/circ-128-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 September 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 127: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE AUGUST 2020  STAFF RETURNING FROM SHIELDING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-127-national-chair-update-august-2020-staff-returning-from-shielding/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[New Guidance has been published which is available on the Intranet. The document is entitled:&#160;Guidance for the Support and Management of those Staff w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-127-national-chair-update-august-2020-staff-returning-from-shielding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-127-national-chair-update-august-2020-staff-returning-from-shielding/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-127-national-chair-update-august-2020-staff-returning-from-shielding/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 126: MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT – GRIFFIN MILITARY &amp; DIPLOMATIC, POA MOTORING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-126-membership-benefit-griffin-military-diplomatic-poa-motoring/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are proud to announce another new membership benefit through a partnership with Griffin Military &amp;amp; Diplomatic, POA Motoring. This benefit ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-126-membership-benefit-griffin-military-diplomatic-poa-motoring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-126-membership-benefit-griffin-military-diplomatic-poa-motoring/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-126-membership-benefit-griffin-military-diplomatic-poa-motoring/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 125: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-125-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th August 2020, for your information.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-125-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-125-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-125-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 124: NATIONAL CHAIR ELECTION 2021 TIMETABLE, NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND ELECTION ADDRESSES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-124-national-chair-election-2021-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Listed below is the timetable and procedure for the forthcoming election for the post of National Chair.
The period of office for this position will ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-124-national-chair-election-2021-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-124-national-chair-election-2021-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-124-national-chair-election-2021-timetable-nomination-procedures-and-election-addresses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 23 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Lord Chancellor response to the PSPRB Chair 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/lord-chancellor-response-to-the-psprb-chair-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[See the response of the Lord Chancellor to the PSPRB Chair 2020 below:
I am writing to acknowledge the concerns raised in your letter of 21 July rega... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/lord-chancellor-response-to-the-psprb-chair-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/lord-chancellor-response-to-the-psprb-chair-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/lord-chancellor-response-to-the-psprb-chair-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 123: FACE COVERING EXEMPTION CARDS IN SOCIAL VISITS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-123-face-covering-exemption-cards-in-social-visits/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The UK Government has recently mandated the use of face coverings in certain settings. However, in making this announcement, they also acknowledged th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-123-face-covering-exemption-cards-in-social-visits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-123-face-covering-exemption-cards-in-social-visits/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-123-face-covering-exemption-cards-in-social-visits/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 122: COVID 19 - STAFF AND PRISONER TESTING JOINT STATEMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-122-covid-19-staff-and-prisoner-testing-joint-statement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As an interested party in this consultation the POA as the recognised trade union were invited to put our submission in by the Secretary of State Robe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-122-covid-19-staff-and-prisoner-testing-joint-statement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-122-covid-19-staff-and-prisoner-testing-joint-statement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-122-covid-19-staff-and-prisoner-testing-joint-statement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 121: POA SUBMISSION - ASSAULTS ON EMERGENCY WORKERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-121-poa-submission-assaults-on-emergency-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As an interested party in this consultation the POA as the recognised trade union were invited to put our submission in by the Secretary of State Robe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-121-poa-submission-assaults-on-emergency-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-121-poa-submission-assaults-on-emergency-workers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-121-poa-submission-assaults-on-emergency-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 120: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-120-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 22nd July 2020, for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-120-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-120-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/circ-120-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE: ARBITRATION CASE FOR THE PAY ANOMALY - STEMMING FROM THE PAY DEAL 2017/2018</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-arbitration-case-for-the-pay-anomaly-stemming-from-the-pay-deal-20172018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the application of the pay deal in 2017/18 (the pay deal previous to the current 3 year deal) the POA raised an issue with SPS about a group... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-arbitration-case-for-the-pay-anomaly-stemming-from-the-pay-deal-20172018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-arbitration-case-for-the-pay-anomaly-stemming-from-the-pay-deal-20172018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-arbitration-case-for-the-pay-anomaly-stemming-from-the-pay-deal-20172018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: RE WEARING OF MASKS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-wearing-of-masks/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[See the circular attached... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-wearing-of-masks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-wearing-of-masks/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/scotland-re-wearing-of-masks/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Black Lives Matter</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/general-secretary-black-lives-matter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When I became the POA General Secretary in May 2010 there had been five previous General Secretaries since 1939 those being Harley Cronin, Fred Castel... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/general-secretary-black-lives-matter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/general-secretary-black-lives-matter/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/general-secretary-black-lives-matter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 02 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Returning to chaos is not an option</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/national-chair-returning-to-chaos-is-not-an-option/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The realisation that an unseen enemy could indiscriminately destroy our lives suddenly became a reality
Nobody should be in any doubt whatsoever that... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/national-chair-returning-to-chaos-is-not-an-option/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/national-chair-returning-to-chaos-is-not-an-option/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/august/national-chair-returning-to-chaos-is-not-an-option/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 02 August 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 119: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 10</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-119-general-secretary-update-number-10/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This pandemic of COVID-19 is far from over as we have witnessed with further local lockdowns in our communities and indeed those on the brink of lockd... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-119-general-secretary-update-number-10/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-119-general-secretary-update-number-10/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-119-general-secretary-update-number-10/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 118: THOMPSONS SOLICITORS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-118-thompsons-solicitors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 105/2020 was recently promulgated and highlighted the successes that our legal provider, Thompsons Solicitors had achieved for our member... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-118-thompsons-solicitors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-118-thompsons-solicitors/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-118-thompsons-solicitors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 117: POA MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: FIRE FIGHTERS CHARITY ANNUAL REPORT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-117-poa-membership-benefit-fire-fighters-charity-annual-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA ran a pilot scheme with the Firefighters Charity in 2008 which focuses on rehabilitation services for POA members and in 2009 I negotiated a c... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-117-poa-membership-benefit-fire-fighters-charity-annual-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-117-poa-membership-benefit-fire-fighters-charity-annual-report/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-117-poa-membership-benefit-fire-fighters-charity-annual-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 116: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-116-national-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[PAY AWARDThe Government have announced a 2.5% consolidated pay award for all band 2-5 staff both closed grades and fair and sustainable. This will be ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-116-national-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-116-national-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-116-national-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: PENSIONS CONSULTATION AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/scotland-pensions-consultation-and-associated-documents/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[You will no doubt be aware of the latest communication in relation to the pension consultation, that comes in response to the McLeod judgement for dis... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/scotland-pensions-consultation-and-associated-documents/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/scotland-pensions-consultation-and-associated-documents/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/scotland-pensions-consultation-and-associated-documents/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 115: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-115-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th July 2020, for your information.
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-115-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-115-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-115-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Letter from PSPRB Chair to the Lord Chancellor – PSPRB 2020 EW Report</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/letter-from-psprb-chair-to-the-lord-chancellor-psprb-2020-ew-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear Lord Chancellor, PRISON SERVICE PAY REVIEW BODY 2020 ENGLAND AND WALES REPORT I have today been informed by Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Se... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/letter-from-psprb-chair-to-the-lord-chancellor-psprb-2020-ew-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/letter-from-psprb-chair-to-the-lord-chancellor-psprb-2020-ew-report/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/letter-from-psprb-chair-to-the-lord-chancellor-psprb-2020-ew-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 223: PAY REVIEW BODY RECOMMENDATIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/pr-223-pay-review-body-recommendations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA will take its time considering all aspects of the Pay Review Body recommendations and not just comment on the headline figure of 2.5 per cent.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/pr-223-pay-review-body-recommendations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/pr-223-pay-review-body-recommendations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/pr-223-pay-review-body-recommendations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Prison Service Pay Review Body Nineteenth Report on England and Wales 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-nineteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The role of the Prison Service Pay Review Body is to provide independent advice on the remuneration of governing governors and operational managers, p... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-nineteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-nineteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-nineteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 114: STAFF WHO ARE SHIELDING AT HOME</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-114-staff-who-are-shielding-at-home/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee have been made aware of further guidance that affects staff who are Extremely Vulnerable and remain at home shielding... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-114-staff-who-are-shielding-at-home/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-114-staff-who-are-shielding-at-home/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-114-staff-who-are-shielding-at-home/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 113: PERSONAL INJURY ASSAULT CLAIMS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-113-personal-injury-assault-claims/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 105/2020 was recently promulgated and it highlighted the successes that our legal provider, Thompsons Solicitors had achieved for our mem... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-113-personal-injury-assault-claims/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-113-personal-injury-assault-claims/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-113-personal-injury-assault-claims/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 112: PENSION CHANGES MADE IN APRIL 2015 AND ILL HEALTH RETIREMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-112-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Circular 109/2020 requested members currently going through the Ill Health Retirement process, who were past members of the Classic Pension Scheme... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-112-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-112-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-112-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 111: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-111-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 24th June 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-111-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-111-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-111-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 110: PENSION CHANGES MADE IN APRIL 2015 AND ILL HEALTH RETIREMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-110-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for your responses to the above Circular. The Circular stated that we believe the Government are in breach of the Ruling from the Court as t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-110-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-110-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-110-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 109: PENSION CHANGES MADE IN APRIL 2015 AND ILL HEALTH RETIREMENT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-109-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As members are aware, the pension arrangements for Prison Officer Grades and Custody Officers who were/are in the PCSPS were fundamentally changed in ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-109-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-109-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-109-pension-changes-made-in-april-2015-and-ill-health-retirement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 108: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JULY 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-108-national-chair-update-july-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this Circular to the attention of all members.
EXCEPTIONAL DELIVERY MODELS (EDMS)The NEC are currently working on Except... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-108-national-chair-update-july-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-108-national-chair-update-july-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/july/circ-108-national-chair-update-july-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 July 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 107: FACILITY TIME FOR RECOGNISED TRADE UNIONS AT LOCAL LEVEL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-107-facility-time-for-recognised-trade-unions-at-local-level/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the enclosed letter that has gone to all Governors in England/Wales regarding the above. Please note this agreement is only in relation to... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-107-facility-time-for-recognised-trade-unions-at-local-level/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-107-facility-time-for-recognised-trade-unions-at-local-level/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-107-facility-time-for-recognised-trade-unions-at-local-level/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SHC: Secure Health Care AGM Booklet</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/shc-secure-health-care-agm-booklet/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached the AC2019 Secure Health Care AGM Booklet... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/shc-secure-health-care-agm-booklet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/shc-secure-health-care-agm-booklet/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/shc-secure-health-care-agm-booklet/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 106: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-106-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10th June 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-106-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-106-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-106-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 105: THOMPSONS POA ANNUAL REPORT 2019</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-105-thompsons-poa-annual-report-2019/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Attached is the POA Annual Legal Report from Thompsons. The fact that we have recovered damages for workplace incidents will, I hope, assist our Healt... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-105-thompsons-poa-annual-report-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-105-thompsons-poa-annual-report-2019/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-105-thompsons-poa-annual-report-2019/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: JOINT PRESS RELEASE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-joint-press-release/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed a press release which was issued yesterday on behalf of the POA in Scotland, and the Scottish Police Federation.It relates to a d... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-joint-press-release/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-joint-press-release/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-joint-press-release/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SPS OPERATIONAL ROUTEMAP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-sps-operational-routemap/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We have written to the SPS today raising some enquiries and concerns we have around various issues that have either been raised with us by you, or fro... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-sps-operational-routemap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-sps-operational-routemap/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-sps-operational-routemap/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 104: JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN POA AND HMPPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-104-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed Joint Statement between POA/HMPPS.
Yours Sincerely
STEVE GILLAN&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;General Secretary
&#160;
Yours Sincerely
MARK&#160;FAIRHURSTNatio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-104-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-104-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-104-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 103: POA LEARNING FESTIVAL OF WELLBEING 14TH - 16TH JULY 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-103-poa-learning-festival-of-wellbeing-14th-16th-july-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA Learning are delighted to announce a “Festival of Wellbeing” to be held over three days from Tuesday 14th July to Thursday 16th July 2020.
The fe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-103-poa-learning-festival-of-wellbeing-14th-16th-july-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-103-poa-learning-festival-of-wellbeing-14th-16th-july-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-103-poa-learning-festival-of-wellbeing-14th-16th-july-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 102: EUROPEAN PUBLIC SERVICE UNION AND PUBLIC SERVICES INTERNATIONAL</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-102-european-public-service-union-and-public-services-international/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the NEC meeting of 10th June 2020 POA affiliation to the European Public Service Union (EPSU) and Public Services International (PSI) was discussed... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-102-european-public-service-union-and-public-services-international/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-102-european-public-service-union-and-public-services-international/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-102-european-public-service-union-and-public-services-international/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 101: POA UNION LEARNING REPRESENTATIVES (ULRs)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-101-poa-union-learning-representatives-ulrs/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ULRs have been instrumental in championing the importance of training and development. ULRs work very hard to boost the image and strengthen the organ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-101-poa-union-learning-representatives-ulrs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-101-poa-union-learning-representatives-ulrs/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-101-poa-union-learning-representatives-ulrs/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 100: LONG SERVICE MEMBERSHIP BADGES 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTION 74/2018</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-100-long-service-membership-badges-2020-annual-conference-motion-742018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the adoption of the above motion, members may apply for 10, 15 and 20-years membership badges providing the criteria is met as set out on th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-100-long-service-membership-badges-2020-annual-conference-motion-742018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-100-long-service-membership-badges-2020-annual-conference-motion-742018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-100-long-service-membership-badges-2020-annual-conference-motion-742018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 99: GENERAL SECRETARY RESPONDS TO CEO JO FARRAR HMPPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-99-general-secretary-responds-to-ceo-jo-farrar-hmpps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Earlier today the CEO Jo Farrar for HMPPS put out an update to all her staff titled “RACISM IN HMPPS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED”. The first thing that I wo... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-99-general-secretary-responds-to-ceo-jo-farrar-hmpps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-99-general-secretary-responds-to-ceo-jo-farrar-hmpps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-99-general-secretary-responds-to-ceo-jo-farrar-hmpps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 98: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-98-national-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.
RECOVERY PLANS- EXCEPTIONAL DELIVERY MODELS (EDMS)The NEC are current... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-98-national-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-98-national-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-98-national-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 97: CANCELLATION OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020 – DISPOSAL OF MOTIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-97-cancellation-of-annual-conference-2020-disposal-of-motions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the NEC meeting of 10th June 2020, the cancellation of Annual Conference 2020 and the disposal of Motions were discussed, and it was proposed;
“Th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-97-cancellation-of-annual-conference-2020-disposal-of-motions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-97-cancellation-of-annual-conference-2020-disposal-of-motions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-97-cancellation-of-annual-conference-2020-disposal-of-motions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 96: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-96-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 27th May 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-96-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-96-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-96-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 95: FINANCIAL MATTERS AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT 1993 – AR21</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-95-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 require us to provide the membership with certain information about our accounts and finances.
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-95-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-95-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-95-financial-matters-and-employment-rights-act-1993-ar21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 94: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 9: COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-94-general-secretary-update-number-9-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As I have indicated in previous updates the POA have been in discussions with HMPPS regarding the medium term recovery plan. HMPPS have agreed wording... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-94-general-secretary-update-number-9-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-94-general-secretary-update-number-9-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-94-general-secretary-update-number-9-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: PHASE ONE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-phase-one/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[To bring to your attention at the National Coronavirus Response Group (NCRG) meeting on Monday 1st June, it was mentioned that SPS are still awaiting ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-phase-one/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-phase-one/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-phase-one/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 93: GATELODGE CONTRIBUTIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-93-gatelodge-contributions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Consideration has been given to how Gatelodge can be more representative of members’ views whilst at the same time being a good source of information.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-93-gatelodge-contributions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-93-gatelodge-contributions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-93-gatelodge-contributions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE BRANCH ALLOCATIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[See the circular attached... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/scotland-scottish-national-committee-branch-allocations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 92: ADJUDICATIONS: AMENDMENT TO THE PRISON RULES 1999 AND YOI RULES 2000 - RULE 53B</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-92-adjudications-amendment-to-the-prison-rules-1999-and-yoi-rules-2000-rule-53b/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive wish to make you aware of recent amendments to the process that governs outstanding Internal Adjudicator (IA) referrals.
Gover... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-92-adjudications-amendment-to-the-prison-rules-1999-and-yoi-rules-2000-rule-53b/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-92-adjudications-amendment-to-the-prison-rules-1999-and-yoi-rules-2000-rule-53b/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/june/circ-92-adjudications-amendment-to-the-prison-rules-1999-and-yoi-rules-2000-rule-53b/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 June 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 91: FUND RAISER FOR FLORENCE SEAGER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-91-fund-raiser-for-florence-seager/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I have been made aware of the fundraising that the family of the above named have been doing to assist their daughter in getting spinal surgery. Phil ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-91-fund-raiser-for-florence-seager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-91-fund-raiser-for-florence-seager/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-91-fund-raiser-for-florence-seager/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 90: CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-90-civil-service-compensation-scheme-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NEC want to update the membership on the CSCS, and decisions made by the Minister on the future of the CSCS. As members are aware the Deputy Gener... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-90-civil-service-compensation-scheme-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-90-civil-service-compensation-scheme-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-90-civil-service-compensation-scheme-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-scottish-national-committee-update/</comments>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 89: CANCELLATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-89-cancellation-annual-conference-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee met today at its normal NEC meeting and as part of the agenda Annual Conference 2020 was discussed. As you will recal... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-89-cancellation-annual-conference-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-89-cancellation-annual-conference-2020/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-89-cancellation-annual-conference-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 88: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-88-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 13th May 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-88-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-88-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-88-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 87: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-87-national-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NEC Member Geoff WillettsI wish to place on record my best wishes to Geoff Willetts who has joined the NEC as the Area Representative for the Midlands... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-87-national-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-87-national-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-87-national-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 86: NEW POA WEBSITE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-86-new-poa-website/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA Information Technology advisers are currently in the process of building the new POA Website and Membership Database.
The POA has already ada... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-86-new-poa-website/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-86-new-poa-website/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-86-new-poa-website/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 85: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 8: COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-85-general-secretary-update-number-8-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister on Sunday 10th May 2020 took the first steps in easing the coronavirus lockdown in a pre-recorded message stating he wants to encou... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-85-general-secretary-update-number-8-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-85-general-secretary-update-number-8-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-85-general-secretary-update-number-8-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 84: MOJ COVID-19 PRISONS GUIDANCE UPDATED 15TH MAY 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-84-moj-covid-19-prisons-guidance-updated-15th-may-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find below the link to the updated advice from Ministry of Justice.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-prisons-and-other-pres... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-84-moj-covid-19-prisons-guidance-updated-15th-may-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-84-moj-covid-19-prisons-guidance-updated-15th-may-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-84-moj-covid-19-prisons-guidance-updated-15th-may-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 83: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-83-national-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please make yourself aware of the following:
Death of a ColleagueIt is with great sadness that I report to you the death of another colleague due to ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-83-national-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-83-national-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-83-national-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 82: COVID 19 LATEST ADVICE THOMPSONS SOLICITORS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-82-covid-19-latest-advice-thompsons-solicitors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the latest advice from Thompsons Solicitors in this briefing.
Yours Sincerely
STEVE GILLAN&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;General Secretary
&#160;
Yours Sincerely
M... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-82-covid-19-latest-advice-thompsons-solicitors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-82-covid-19-latest-advice-thompsons-solicitors/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-82-covid-19-latest-advice-thompsons-solicitors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 80: COVID-19 AND GROUP LIFE COVER FOR POA MEMBERS IN ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-80-covid-19-and-group-life-cover-for-poa-members-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have for many years offered members valuable Life insurance cover. This has paid out several millions of pounds over the years to the families... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-80-covid-19-and-group-life-cover-for-poa-members-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-80-covid-19-and-group-life-cover-for-poa-members-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-80-covid-19-and-group-life-cover-for-poa-members-in-england-wales-and-northern-ireland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 79: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 7 - COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-79-general-secretary-update-number-7-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Justice on the 5th May 2020 released the following figures as of 17:00 hours on Monday 4th May:

362 prisoners have tested positive ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-79-general-secretary-update-number-7-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-79-general-secretary-update-number-7-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-79-general-secretary-update-number-7-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: ROLE OF POA SCOTLAND CHAIR AND TUS CHAIR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-role-of-poa-scotland-chair-and-tus-chair/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the appointment of Phil Fairlie to the post of Assistant General Secretary for Scotland, and his notice to all SPS sites earlier today: Plea... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-role-of-poa-scotland-chair-and-tus-chair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-role-of-poa-scotland-chair-and-tus-chair/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-role-of-poa-scotland-chair-and-tus-chair/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>SCOTLAND: GROUP LIFE INSURANCE SCHEME</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-group-life-insurance-scheme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA (Scotland) have for many years offered members valuable Life insurance cover. This has paid out several millions of pounds over the years to the f... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-group-life-insurance-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-group-life-insurance-scheme/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/scotland-group-life-insurance-scheme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 78: SECOND PHASE OF NHS RESPONSE TO COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-78-second-phase-of-nhs-response-to-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed a joint letter from Sir Simon Stevens, NHS Chief Executive and Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Operating Officer, outlining the secon... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-78-second-phase-of-nhs-response-to-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-78-second-phase-of-nhs-response-to-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-78-second-phase-of-nhs-response-to-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 77: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-77-national-chair-update-may-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We will continue to update you regularly ensuring you are aware of the most recent developments.
Please ensure all members access this circular.
DEA... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-77-national-chair-update-may-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-77-national-chair-update-may-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/may/circ-77-national-chair-update-may-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 76: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-76-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 15th April 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-76-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-76-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-76-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 75: PHE REPORT ON COVID -19 IN PRISONS ENGLAND AND WALES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-75-phe-report-on-covid-19-in-prisons-england-and-wales/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed report from Public Health England which was commissioned by CEO Jo Farrar.
Yours Sincerely
STEVE GILLAN&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;General Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-75-phe-report-on-covid-19-in-prisons-england-and-wales/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-75-phe-report-on-covid-19-in-prisons-england-and-wales/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-75-phe-report-on-covid-19-in-prisons-england-and-wales/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 74: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NUMBER 6 - COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-74-general-secretary-update-number-6-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is International Workers Memorial Day today 28th April 2020 and each year all around the world the trade union movement holds a minute silence at 1... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-74-general-secretary-update-number-6-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-74-general-secretary-update-number-6-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-74-general-secretary-update-number-6-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 73: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE AND TUC</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-73-health-and-safety-executive-and-tuc/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The HSE has now provided an email address for unions to report concerns directly to them: Union.Covidconcerns@hse.gov.uk
The National Executive welco... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-73-health-and-safety-executive-and-tuc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-73-health-and-safety-executive-and-tuc/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-73-health-and-safety-executive-and-tuc/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 72: FURTHER LEGAL CHALLENGE ON PENSION COST CAP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-72-further-legal-challenge-on-pension-cost-cap/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have been in dialogue with the FBU, PCS and GMB regarding legal action against the Government which has been led by Deputy General Secretary J... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-72-further-legal-challenge-on-pension-cost-cap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-72-further-legal-challenge-on-pension-cost-cap/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-72-further-legal-challenge-on-pension-cost-cap/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 222: POA JOIN FBU, PCS AND GMB IN LEGAL CHALLENGE ON PENSIONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-222-poa-join-fbu-pcs-and-gmb-in-legal-challenge-on-pensions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA, along with three other unions (FBU, PCS and GMB), have today filed court proceedings regarding the Government’s withholding of improved pensi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-222-poa-join-fbu-pcs-and-gmb-in-legal-challenge-on-pensions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-222-poa-join-fbu-pcs-and-gmb-in-legal-challenge-on-pensions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-222-poa-join-fbu-pcs-and-gmb-in-legal-challenge-on-pensions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 71: HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS AND RETIRED MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-71-honorary-life-members-and-retired-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are sure that most Honorary Life Members and Retired Members will be keeping a close watch on the information that the POA are putting out during t... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-71-honorary-life-members-and-retired-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-71-honorary-life-members-and-retired-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-71-honorary-life-members-and-retired-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 70: MESSAGE FROM RONNIE ARMOUR DIRECTOR GENERAL NORTHERN IRELAND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-70-message-from-ronnie-armour-director-general-northern-ireland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached Update message from Ronnie Armour the Director General in Northern Ireland. The Director General makes reference to the POA North... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-70-message-from-ronnie-armour-director-general-northern-ireland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-70-message-from-ronnie-armour-director-general-northern-ireland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-70-message-from-ronnie-armour-director-general-northern-ireland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 69: THANK YOU SCOTTISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND SCOTTISH MEMBERSHIP</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-69-thank-you-scottish-national-committee-and-scottish-membership/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We just wanted to take this opportunity to pass on our thanks, firstly to your Scottish National Committee for the work they are doing on your behalf ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-69-thank-you-scottish-national-committee-and-scottish-membership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-69-thank-you-scottish-national-committee-and-scottish-membership/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-69-thank-you-scottish-national-committee-and-scottish-membership/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 68: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-68-national-chair-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We will continue to update you as regularly as we can during these ever-changing times. Please ensure all POA members have access to this circular.
D... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-68-national-chair-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-68-national-chair-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-68-national-chair-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 67: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NO:5 – COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-67-general-secretary-update-no5-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the time of writing this update I have to report that unfortunately another colleague has sadly lost their battle against COVID-19 and my thoughts ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-67-general-secretary-update-no5-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-67-general-secretary-update-no5-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-67-general-secretary-update-no5-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 66: COVID-19 GUIDANCE ON SPITTING AND COUGHING AT STAFF</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-66-covid-19-guidance-on-spitting-and-coughing-at-staff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Enclosed is guidance to follow if staff are threatened by Prisoners who cough or spit at them during the COVID outbreak. These are now indictable offe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-66-covid-19-guidance-on-spitting-and-coughing-at-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-66-covid-19-guidance-on-spitting-and-coughing-at-staff/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-66-covid-19-guidance-on-spitting-and-coughing-at-staff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 65: JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN POA AND HMPPS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-65-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed Joint Statement between POA/HMPPS.
&#160;
Yours Sincerely
STEVE GILLAN&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;General Secretary
&#160;
Yours Sincerely
MARK&#160;FAIRHURSTNa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-65-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-65-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-65-joint-statement-between-poa-and-hmpps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 64: WELFARE FUND TO SUPPORT POA MEMBERS – COVID 19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-64-welfare-fund-to-support-poa-members-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that the Welfare Fund have agreed to cover the accommodation costs of any POA member who accesses the Center Parcs accommod... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-64-welfare-fund-to-support-poa-members-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-64-welfare-fund-to-support-poa-members-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-64-welfare-fund-to-support-poa-members-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 63: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NO:4 – COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-63-general-secretary-update-no4-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As I do my weekly update pertaining to COVID-19 it is with regret that yet another colleague at HMP Wymott Mr David Bentham has died and I am sure all... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-63-general-secretary-update-no4-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-63-general-secretary-update-no4-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-63-general-secretary-update-no4-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: The priorities 2020 to 2025 - The Way Forward</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/general-secretary-the-priorities-2020-to-2025-the-way-forward/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Since the last Gatelodge edition circulated in December 2019 much has happened. The Conservatives won the General Election with a very large majority.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/general-secretary-the-priorities-2020-to-2025-the-way-forward/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/general-secretary-the-priorities-2020-to-2025-the-way-forward/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/general-secretary-the-priorities-2020-to-2025-the-way-forward/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 62: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-62-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 20th and 25th March 2020, for your information.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-62-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-62-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-62-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 61: SERVE AND PROTECT CREDIT UNION LAUNCHES WELLBEING CALLBACK SERVICE TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-61-serve-and-protect-credit-union-launches-wellbeing-callback-service-to-support-its-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached a message from Serve and Protect Credit Union (Police Credit Union) a POA member benefit who are offering a unique call back serv... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-61-serve-and-protect-credit-union-launches-wellbeing-callback-service-to-support-its-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-61-serve-and-protect-credit-union-launches-wellbeing-callback-service-to-support-its-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-61-serve-and-protect-credit-union-launches-wellbeing-callback-service-to-support-its-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 60: UPDATED FAQ’S ON TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS – NHS EMPLOYEES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-60-updated-faq-s-on-terms-conditions-nhs-employees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the updated FAQs on Terms and Conditions for our members in NHS England in respect of COVID-19.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/covid19/staf... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-60-updated-faq-s-on-terms-conditions-nhs-employees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-60-updated-faq-s-on-terms-conditions-nhs-employees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-60-updated-faq-s-on-terms-conditions-nhs-employees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 59: POA MEMBERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-59-poa-members-mental-health-support/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[During these troubling times the POA want to support you all as much as we possibly can. Please note the following Service which is available to all m... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-59-poa-members-mental-health-support/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-59-poa-members-mental-health-support/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-59-poa-members-mental-health-support/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 58: COVID-19 BRIEFING UPDATES 5 AND 6 FROM THOMPSONS SOLICITORS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-58-covid-19-briefing-updates-5-and-6-from-thompsons-solicitors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed updates from Thompsons Solicitors in relation to employment matters during COVID 19.&#160;
&#160;
Yours Sincerely
STEVE GILLAN&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;Gene... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-58-covid-19-briefing-updates-5-and-6-from-thompsons-solicitors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-58-covid-19-briefing-updates-5-and-6-from-thompsons-solicitors/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-58-covid-19-briefing-updates-5-and-6-from-thompsons-solicitors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 57: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-57-national-chair-update-april-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[During these unprecedented times it is vital that we continue to keep you updated on issues and plans throughout the Service.
Please ensure all membe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-57-national-chair-update-april-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-57-national-chair-update-april-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-57-national-chair-update-april-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 56: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND GUIDES PPE COVID – 19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-56-public-health-england-guides-ppe-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached PHE Guides on the following for your information.

Putting on personal protective equipment (PPE) for non-aerosol generating pr... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-56-public-health-england-guides-ppe-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-56-public-health-england-guides-ppe-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-56-public-health-england-guides-ppe-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 55: COVID-19 AND NEW AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-55-covid-19-and-new-and-expectant-mothers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There is some confusion as to what the employment rights of new and expectant mothers are under COVID - 19, the NEC set out below what should always h... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-55-covid-19-and-new-and-expectant-mothers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-55-covid-19-and-new-and-expectant-mothers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-55-covid-19-and-new-and-expectant-mothers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Take time to value ourselves and the work you do</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/scotland-take-time-to-value-ourselves-and-the-work-you-do/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A fond adieu from Andy Hogg, Assistant General Secretary (Scotland)
As I head off into the giddy world of retirement it is with some fortuity that th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/scotland-take-time-to-value-ourselves-and-the-work-you-do/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/scotland-take-time-to-value-ourselves-and-the-work-you-do/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/scotland-take-time-to-value-ourselves-and-the-work-you-do/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 54: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NO:3 - COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-54-general-secretary-update-no3-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we enter week 3 of the lockdown not just in our Communities but in our Prisons and other institutions the saddest part so far is losing two colleag... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-54-general-secretary-update-no3-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-54-general-secretary-update-no3-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-54-general-secretary-update-no3-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 221: POA SUPPORT EARLY RELEASE OF PRISONERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-221-poa-support-early-release-of-prisoners/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have confirmed that Secretary of State for Justice Robert Buckland intends to begin the early release of low risk prisoners as early as next w... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-221-poa-support-early-release-of-prisoners/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-221-poa-support-early-release-of-prisoners/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/pr-221-poa-support-early-release-of-prisoners/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 53: NATIONAL CHAIR ADDRESS – NO 2</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-53-national-chair-address-no-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I wish to relay to you my assurances that your safety and well-being at work is my top priority and I will not waiver in my support for you all at thi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-53-national-chair-address-no-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-53-national-chair-address-no-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-53-national-chair-address-no-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 52: JUSTICE COMMITTEE SCRUTINISES VIRUS IMPACT ON PRISONS, LEGAL SYSTEM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-52-justice-committee-scrutinises-virus-impact-on-prisons-legal-system/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed Press Release from the Justice Select Committee for your information in relation to the impact of COVID-19.
&#160;
Yours Sincerely
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-52-justice-committee-scrutinises-virus-impact-on-prisons-legal-system/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-52-justice-committee-scrutinises-virus-impact-on-prisons-legal-system/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-52-justice-committee-scrutinises-virus-impact-on-prisons-legal-system/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 51: ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY (SCOTLAND)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-51-assistant-general-secretary-scotland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In respect of POA Circular 004/2020 dated 16th January 2020 as per the “Cuffe” report the process concluded with a report from the Independent Panel.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-51-assistant-general-secretary-scotland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-51-assistant-general-secretary-scotland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-51-assistant-general-secretary-scotland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 50: OPEN LETTER TO THE PAY REVIEW BODY- WITHOUT PREJUDICE COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-50-open-letter-to-the-pay-review-body-without-prejudice-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached for your information an open letter sent to the Chair of the Pay Review Body regarding Pay.
Yours Sincerely
STEVE GILLAN&#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;G... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-50-open-letter-to-the-pay-review-body-without-prejudice-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-50-open-letter-to-the-pay-review-body-without-prejudice-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-50-open-letter-to-the-pay-review-body-without-prejudice-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 49: COVID-19 BRIEFING UPDATES 3 AND 4 FROM THOMPSONS SOLICITORS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-49-covid-19-briefing-updates-3-and-4-from-thompsons-solicitors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed updates from Thompsons Solicitors regarding COVID-19. Please ensure your members are updated accordingly and have access to the b... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-49-covid-19-briefing-updates-3-and-4-from-thompsons-solicitors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-49-covid-19-briefing-updates-3-and-4-from-thompsons-solicitors/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-49-covid-19-briefing-updates-3-and-4-from-thompsons-solicitors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: We will not ignore the violence and threats against staff</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/national-chair-we-will-not-ignore-the-violence-and-threats-against-staff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Throughout my long Prison Service career, which has so far lasted 28 years, I cannot recall a more violent beginning to a New Year
The start to 2020,... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/national-chair-we-will-not-ignore-the-violence-and-threats-against-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/national-chair-we-will-not-ignore-the-violence-and-threats-against-staff/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/national-chair-we-will-not-ignore-the-violence-and-threats-against-staff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 48: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE ADVICE ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WORKING FROM HOME</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-48-health-and-safety-executive-advice-on-social-distancing-and-working-from-home/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive are in constant contact with the employers, Government, ACAS, Public Health England and the Health and Safety Executive, amongs... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-48-health-and-safety-executive-advice-on-social-distancing-and-working-from-home/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-48-health-and-safety-executive-advice-on-social-distancing-and-working-from-home/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/april/circ-48-health-and-safety-executive-advice-on-social-distancing-and-working-from-home/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 47: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NO:2 - COVID-19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-47-general-secretary-update-no2-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On the 24th March 2020 I sent out my first POA Circular 37/2020 update in relation to COVID-19 after regime restrictions came into place, which are fu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-47-general-secretary-update-no2-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-47-general-secretary-update-no2-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-47-general-secretary-update-no2-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 46: COVID-19 BRIEFING NO 2</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-46-covid-19-briefing-no-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find enclosed COVID-19 Briefing No.2 from Thompsons Solicitors.
Yours Sincerely
Steve GillanGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-46-covid-19-briefing-no-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-46-covid-19-briefing-no-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-46-covid-19-briefing-no-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 44: ACAS UPDATED GUIDANCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-44-acas-updated-guidance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the updated advice from ACAS regarding COVID-19. Please note the links and also the webinars and indeed twitter information are available ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-44-acas-updated-guidance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-44-acas-updated-guidance/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-44-acas-updated-guidance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 43: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND PRISONS - GOV.UK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-43-coronavirus-covid-19-and-prisons-govuk/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find link below for the latest advice and update as of 26th March 2020.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-and-prisons
This Cir... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-43-coronavirus-covid-19-and-prisons-govuk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-43-coronavirus-covid-19-and-prisons-govuk/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-43-coronavirus-covid-19-and-prisons-govuk/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 42: PPE UPDATE FOLLOWING NATIONAL OHSF WHITLEY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-42-ppe-update-following-national-ohsf-whitley/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are 15 Regional Hubs which hold PPE for the Covid-19 outbreak the Hubs are located at:
Pentonville – LondonStandford Hill – KSSBullingdon – Sou... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-42-ppe-update-following-national-ohsf-whitley/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-42-ppe-update-following-national-ohsf-whitley/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-42-ppe-update-following-national-ohsf-whitley/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 41: NATIONAL CHAIR ADDRESS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-41-national-chair-address/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I wanted to pass onto you all my sincerest thanks for the brave and essential work you are all carrying out during these unprecedented times. You are ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-41-national-chair-address/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-41-national-chair-address/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-41-national-chair-address/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 40: SPECIAL PAYMENTS SCHEME</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-40-special-payments-scheme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In relation to the above there appears to be much misinformation being placed on social media in particular by individuals promoting the Criminal Just... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-40-special-payments-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-40-special-payments-scheme/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-40-special-payments-scheme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 39: PENSION CHALLENGE - CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-39-pension-challenge-claims-for-compensation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please read this if you were a member of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS) or the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) on or before 31st March ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-39-pension-challenge-claims-for-compensation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-39-pension-challenge-claims-for-compensation/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-39-pension-challenge-claims-for-compensation/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 38: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-38-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 10th and 11th March 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-38-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-38-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-38-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 220: POA PRAISE ‘SENSIBLE’ DECISION TO LOCK DOWN PRISONS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-220-poa-praise-sensible-decision-to-lock-down-prisons/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA today praised the decision of the Secretary of State for Justice and the Director of Public Sector Prisons for their decision to place Prisons... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-220-poa-praise-sensible-decision-to-lock-down-prisons/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-220-poa-praise-sensible-decision-to-lock-down-prisons/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-220-poa-praise-sensible-decision-to-lock-down-prisons/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 37: UPDATE GENERAL SECRETARY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-37-update-general-secretary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA are putting out regular advice during this National Emergency of COVID-19. Our members are rightly anxious and at times frightened and that is... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-37-update-general-secretary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-37-update-general-secretary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-37-update-general-secretary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 36: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-36-coronavirus-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Contents
Update for Membership
NEC Representation for Midlands Area
Reward Package Details
Reporting Coronavirus Sickness Procedures Information
... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-36-coronavirus-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-36-coronavirus-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-36-coronavirus-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 35: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CRONIN HOUSE AND LINDEN HOUSE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-35-temporary-closure-of-cronin-house-and-linden-house/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Executive Committee met today 20th March 2020 for a Special NEC. An agenda Item was discussed in relation to the ongoing Coronavirus, COV... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-35-temporary-closure-of-cronin-house-and-linden-house/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-35-temporary-closure-of-cronin-house-and-linden-house/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-35-temporary-closure-of-cronin-house-and-linden-house/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 34: GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES ON MAINTAINING EDUCATIONAL PROVISION - GOV.UK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-34-guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision-govuk/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see link below to key worker status with regards to schools and colleges.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-main... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-34-guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision-govuk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-34-guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision-govuk/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-34-guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision-govuk/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 33: SPECIAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-33-special-delegates-conference-and-annual-conference-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 20th March 2020 a Special NEC Meeting was held. The Executive determined that following the Government’s announcement of their strategy to deal wit... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-33-special-delegates-conference-and-annual-conference-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-33-special-delegates-conference-and-annual-conference-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-33-special-delegates-conference-and-annual-conference-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 31: PENSION CHALLENGE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-31-pension-challenge/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please read this if you were a member of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS) or the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) on or before 31 March 20... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-31-pension-challenge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-31-pension-challenge/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-31-pension-challenge/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 30: YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A TAX REFUND</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-30-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.
As a member of the POA you are eligible to have your tax code checked by professio... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-30-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-30-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-30-you-may-be-entitled-to-a-tax-refund/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 29: CORONAVIRUS: ACAS WEBINAR &amp; TWITTER</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-29-coronavirus-acas-webinar-twitter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the latest information from ACAS regarding an ACAS Webinar and a Live Twitter Q and A on 20th March 2020.
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLA... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-29-coronavirus-acas-webinar-twitter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-29-coronavirus-acas-webinar-twitter/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-29-coronavirus-acas-webinar-twitter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 28: BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING 27TH TO 30TH APRIL 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-28-branch-officials-training-27th-to-30th-april-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to the Government’s announcement on their strategy to deal with Coronavirus, Covid-19 the NEC have decided to postpone the forthcoming Branch Offi... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-28-branch-officials-training-27th-to-30th-april-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-28-branch-officials-training-27th-to-30th-april-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-28-branch-officials-training-27th-to-30th-april-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 27: COVID-19 BRIEFING</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-27-covid-19-briefing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is important that we keep all members updated of the legal advice and your rights in relation to COVID-19. Please find the enclosed advice from Tho... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-27-covid-19-briefing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-27-covid-19-briefing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-27-covid-19-briefing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 26: WHAT THE CORONAVIRUS BILL WILL DO - GOV.UK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-26-what-the-coronavirus-bill-will-do-govuk/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the latest on a legislative framework regarding coronavirus which will go to the House of Commons this week. I recognise that the membersh... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-26-what-the-coronavirus-bill-will-do-govuk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-26-what-the-coronavirus-bill-will-do-govuk/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-26-what-the-coronavirus-bill-will-do-govuk/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 25: FURTHER UPDATE COVID 19 GUIDANCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-25-further-update-covid-19-guidance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the latest guidance for Prisons and other prescribed places of detention in relation to COVID -19 from Government.
You can also click on ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-25-further-update-covid-19-guidance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-25-further-update-covid-19-guidance/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-25-further-update-covid-19-guidance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 24: ACAS – CORONAVIRUS ADVICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-24-acas-coronavirus-advice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the latest information from ACAS who are also working closely with the Department of Health.
A copy of this will also be available on our... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-24-acas-coronavirus-advice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-24-acas-coronavirus-advice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-24-acas-coronavirus-advice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 23: INTERIM ADVICE FOR COVID 19</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-23-interim-advice-for-covid-19/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is the latest Public Health England Guidance please bring it to the attention of all members. Further updates will be sent out as and when availa... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-23-interim-advice-for-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-23-interim-advice-for-covid-19/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-23-interim-advice-for-covid-19/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 219: CORONAVIRUS IN PRISONS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-219-coronavirus-in-prisons-and-the-criminal-justice-system/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA National Executive Committee at its meeting on 11th March 2020 committed to working with Government and Employers to keep Prisons and the Crim... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-219-coronavirus-in-prisons-and-the-criminal-justice-system/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-219-coronavirus-in-prisons-and-the-criminal-justice-system/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/pr-219-coronavirus-in-prisons-and-the-criminal-justice-system/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 22: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-22-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th February 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-22-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-22-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-22-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 21: CORONAVIRUS AND POA CONFERENCE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-21-coronavirus-and-poa-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA National Executive Committee have received telephone calls from various branch officials requesting guidance on whether the POA Conference wil... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-21-coronavirus-and-poa-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-21-coronavirus-and-poa-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-21-coronavirus-and-poa-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 20: POA UNION LEARNING REPRESENTATIVE (ULR) DATABASE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-20-poa-union-learning-representative-ulr-database/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ULRs have been instrumental in championing the importance of training and development. ULRs work very hard to boost the image and strengthen the organ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-20-poa-union-learning-representative-ulr-database/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-20-poa-union-learning-representative-ulr-database/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-20-poa-union-learning-representative-ulr-database/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Watch Steve Gillan discuss COVID-19 and prisons on Sky News</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/watch-steve-gillan-discuss-covid-19-and-prisons-on-sky-news/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch Steve Gillan discuss COVID-19 and prisons on Sky News:
https://youtu.be/tJL1DPHPeBs... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/watch-steve-gillan-discuss-covid-19-and-prisons-on-sky-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/watch-steve-gillan-discuss-covid-19-and-prisons-on-sky-news/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/watch-steve-gillan-discuss-covid-19-and-prisons-on-sky-news/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>21 March Stand Up To Racism demonstrations in London and Glasgow for UN Anti Racism Day</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/21-march-stand-up-to-racism-demonstrations-in-london-and-glasgow-for-un-anti-racism-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The demonstrations are taking place as part of the&#160;#WorldAgainstRacism international coordination&#160;that will see demonstrations across Europe, the US a... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/21-march-stand-up-to-racism-demonstrations-in-london-and-glasgow-for-un-anti-racism-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/21-march-stand-up-to-racism-demonstrations-in-london-and-glasgow-for-un-anti-racism-day/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/21-march-stand-up-to-racism-demonstrations-in-london-and-glasgow-for-un-anti-racism-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Register now for the new Emergency Services Football League</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/register-now-for-the-new-emergency-services-football-league/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This new league will bring together the Police, Fire, the NHS and the prison service in a UK-wide football league. This is the only league of its kind... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/register-now-for-the-new-emergency-services-football-league/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/register-now-for-the-new-emergency-services-football-league/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/register-now-for-the-new-emergency-services-football-league/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 19: MEMBERSHIP UPDATE CIRCULAR MARCH 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-19-membership-update-circular-march-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please ensure all POA members are aware of the following:
Independent Survey Commissioned by the POA
On the 21st January 2020 the POA promulgated PO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-19-membership-update-circular-march-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-19-membership-update-circular-march-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/march/circ-19-membership-update-circular-march-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 March 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 18: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-18-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 12th February 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-18-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-18-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-18-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 17: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-17-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 29th January 2020, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-17-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-17-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-17-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 16: NEW INDEPENDENT SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY THE POA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-16-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On the 21st January 2020 the POA promulgated POA Circular 05/2020 with reference to the above, stating that the Survey will run from Monday 27th Janua... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-16-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-16-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-16-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 15: PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS COST CAP BREACH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-15-pension-contributions-cost-cap-breach/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As members are aware there has been a cost cap breach of 5.4% identified in the 2016 valuation of the Civil Service pension scheme which the members o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-15-pension-contributions-cost-cap-breach/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-15-pension-contributions-cost-cap-breach/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-15-pension-contributions-cost-cap-breach/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 14: BRANCH OFFICIALS TRAINING (BOT) – 27th-30th APRIL 2020 THE QUORN GRANGE HOTEL – LOUGHBOROUGH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-14-branch-officials-training-bot-27th-30th-april-2020-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.
The Training Committee are seeking applic... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-14-branch-officials-training-bot-27th-30th-april-2020-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-14-branch-officials-training-bot-27th-30th-april-2020-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-14-branch-officials-training-bot-27th-30th-april-2020-the-quorn-grange-hotel-loughborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 13: PAVA ROLL OUT</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-13-pava-roll-out/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[I wish to update you on the roll out of PAVA in the adult closed male estate and would ask you to take note of the enclosed guidance if you await the ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-13-pava-roll-out/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-13-pava-roll-out/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-13-pava-roll-out/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 218: POA STATEMENT ON THREATS AGAINST CUT PRESIDENT DIOGENES ORJUELA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/pr-218-poa-statement-on-threats-against-cut-president-diogenes-orjuela/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA Prison Officers Trade Union sends solidarity to Diogenes Orjuela, president of CUT Colombia, following the threats made against him and other ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/pr-218-poa-statement-on-threats-against-cut-president-diogenes-orjuela/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/pr-218-poa-statement-on-threats-against-cut-president-diogenes-orjuela/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/pr-218-poa-statement-on-threats-against-cut-president-diogenes-orjuela/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 12: WHITLEY SUB COMMITTEE MEETING – AGREED MINUTES HEALTH AND SAFETY – 4TH SEPTEMBER 2019</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-12-whitley-sub-committee-meeting-agreed-minutes-health-and-safety-4th-september-2019/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In accordance with Conference policy, please find attached a copy of the above agreed minutes for your information.
Please draw the contents of these... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-12-whitley-sub-committee-meeting-agreed-minutes-health-and-safety-4th-september-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-12-whitley-sub-committee-meeting-agreed-minutes-health-and-safety-4th-september-2019/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-12-whitley-sub-committee-meeting-agreed-minutes-health-and-safety-4th-september-2019/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 11: POA WELFARE FUND &amp; THE RETIRED MEMEBERS BRANCH</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-11-poa-welfare-fund-the-retired-memebers-branch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a telephone conversation between Peter Hancox, Retired Members Branch, and David Evans, Chairman of the Union’s Welfare Fund, a meeting was ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-11-poa-welfare-fund-the-retired-memebers-branch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-11-poa-welfare-fund-the-retired-memebers-branch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-11-poa-welfare-fund-the-retired-memebers-branch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 10: JOINT AGREEMENT ON OFFENCES AGAINST EMERGENCY WORKERS</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-10-joint-agreement-on-offences-against-emergency-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In January 2020 a Joint Agreement on Offences Against Emergency Workers was agreed. The signatories to this Agreement include Phil Coppell HMPPS, NHS ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-10-joint-agreement-on-offences-against-emergency-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-10-joint-agreement-on-offences-against-emergency-workers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-10-joint-agreement-on-offences-against-emergency-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 9: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-9-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 15th January 2019, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-9-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-9-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/february/circ-9-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 February 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 8: NEW INDEPENDENT SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY THE POA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-8-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On the 27th January 2020 the POA launched the above Survey on the members Area of the POA Website (www.poauk.org.uk). To date there has been approxima... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-8-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-8-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-8-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 7: UPDATE: DATA LEAK FROM SSCL MY LEARNING SYSTEM</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-7-update-data-leak-from-sscl-my-learning-system/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In POA Circular 126 (23rd December 2019) we advised you about this serious issue. We have now instructed the Union’s Solicitors Thompsons to become in... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-7-update-data-leak-from-sscl-my-learning-system/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-7-update-data-leak-from-sscl-my-learning-system/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-7-update-data-leak-from-sscl-my-learning-system/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 6: NEW INDEPENDENT SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY THE POA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-6-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 21st January 2020 the POA promulgated POA Circular 05/2020 with reference to the above. I am pleased to inform you that the Survey will launch on M... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-6-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-6-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-6-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Watch Mark Fairhurst on the Victoria Derbyshire show</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-the-victoria-derbyshire-show/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch Mark Fairhurst on the Victoria Derbyshire show at around 40 minutes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000dl63/victoria-derbyshire-22012020... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-the-victoria-derbyshire-show/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-the-victoria-derbyshire-show/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/watch-mark-fairhurst-on-the-victoria-derbyshire-show/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 5: NEW INDEPENDENT SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY THE POA</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-5-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In 2014 the NEC commissioned Professor Gail Kinman and Dr Andrew Clements from the University of Bedford, to survey the POA membership regarding Work ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-5-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-5-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-5-new-independent-survey-commissioned-by-the-poa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 217: RIOT AT HMP STOCKEN</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-217-riot-at-hmp-stocken/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At 17.00hrs on Saturday 18th January 2020, prisoners at HMP Stocken rioted on Mike Wing. The incident started when 5 prisoners accessed the netting an... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-217-riot-at-hmp-stocken/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-217-riot-at-hmp-stocken/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-217-riot-at-hmp-stocken/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Investigation of accidents and assaults by POA Health and Safety Reps</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If there is an accident in the workplace the Health and Safety rep must be involved, this is covered within legislation under Regulation 6 of the Safe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: Investigation of accidents and assaults by POA Health and Safety Reps</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If there is an accident in the workplace the Health and Safety rep must be involved, this is covered within legislation under Regulation 6 of the Safe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-investigation-of-accidents-and-assaults-by-poa-health-and-safety-reps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 4: JOB ADVERT - ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY POST (SCOTLAND)</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-4-job-advert-assistant-general-secretary-post-scotland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As per the Cuffe Report, which was accepted by Annual Conference 2019, I am advertising the above vacancy within the POA and externally through nation... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-4-job-advert-assistant-general-secretary-post-scotland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-4-job-advert-assistant-general-secretary-post-scotland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-4-job-advert-assistant-general-secretary-post-scotland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-3-health-and-safety-notice/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Branches should be aware the Director General of Public Prisons Phil Copple has issued the attached safety instruction to all prison Governors.
In th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-3-health-and-safety-notice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-3-health-and-safety-notice/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-3-health-and-safety-notice/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE SHANNON TRUST/POA CUP 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/nominations-now-open-for-the-shannon-trustpoa-cup-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Each year the POA and Shannon Trust come together to celebrate the Officers that work hard to help people in prison learn to read. Because of them, th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/nominations-now-open-for-the-shannon-trustpoa-cup-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/nominations-now-open-for-the-shannon-trustpoa-cup-2020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/nominations-now-open-for-the-shannon-trustpoa-cup-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 2: NEC MINUTES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-2-nec-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11th and 17th December 2019, for your information.
&#160;
&#160;
Yours sincerely
&#160;
STEVE GILLANGeneral Secretary... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-2-nec-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-2-nec-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-2-nec-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 1: STAFF SAFETY</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-1-staff-safety/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The past few weeks has seen a rise in extreme violence against staff throughout the prison estate. We have seen disturbances at Berwyn, Feltham, Holme... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-1-staff-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-1-staff-safety/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/circ-1-staff-safety/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>PR 216: COWARDLY VICIOUS ATTACK ON PRISON STAFF AT HMP WHITEMOOR</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-216-cowardly-vicious-attack-on-prison-staff-at-hmp-whitemoor/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA have condemned a vicious and cowardly attack on Prison Staff which took place at HMP Whitemoor on Thursday 9th January 2020. Two Prisoners on ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-216-cowardly-vicious-attack-on-prison-staff-at-hmp-whitemoor/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-216-cowardly-vicious-attack-on-prison-staff-at-hmp-whitemoor/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/pr-216-cowardly-vicious-attack-on-prison-staff-at-hmp-whitemoor/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>HEALTH &amp; SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE. H &amp; S REPRESENTATIVES. H &amp; S COMMITTEES</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/health-safety-in-the-workplace-h-s-representatives-h-s-committees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The following is an overview of the legal requirements employers must abide by to comply with legislation in respect of risk assessments, safe systems... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/health-safety-in-the-workplace-h-s-representatives-h-s-committees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/health-safety-in-the-workplace-h-s-representatives-h-s-committees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/health-safety-in-the-workplace-h-s-representatives-h-s-committees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: Health &amp; Safety in the workplace. H&amp;S Representatives. H&amp;S Committees</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-health-safety-in-the-workplace-hs-representatives-hs-committees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The following is an overview of the legal requirements employers must abide by to comply with legislation in respect of risk assessments, safe systems... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-health-safety-in-the-workplace-hs-representatives-hs-committees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-health-safety-in-the-workplace-hs-representatives-hs-committees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2020/january/hs-health-safety-in-the-workplace-hs-representatives-hs-committees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2020 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Archive of Circulars 2019</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/archive-of-circulars-2019/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[To view circulars from 2019 in PDF format, click the link below:
POA Circulars 2019... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/archive-of-circulars-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/archive-of-circulars-2019/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/archive-of-circulars-2019/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 December 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Scottish Conference 2019</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/scotland-scottish-conference-2019/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Scottish Annual Conference of POA (Scotland) 2019 was held on 30th/31st October and hosted for the first time in Peebles Hydro Hotel. The conference s... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/scotland-scottish-conference-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/scotland-scottish-conference-2019/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/scotland-scottish-conference-2019/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 December 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Positive action positive change</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/national-chair-positive-action-positive-change/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Your union is much more than just a diary
As the year draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the positive gains the PO... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/national-chair-positive-action-positive-change/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/national-chair-positive-action-positive-change/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/national-chair-positive-action-positive-change/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: POA must always look forward</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/general-secretary-poa-must-always-look-forward/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA must always look forward How we must improve working conditions
Looking back over the past year is one of reflection and the most positive action... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/general-secretary-poa-must-always-look-forward/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/general-secretary-poa-must-always-look-forward/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/december/general-secretary-poa-must-always-look-forward/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: Health and Safety Executive Revises its Criteria for Examining Stress</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/hs-health-and-safety-executive-revises-its-criteria-for-examining-stress/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The HSE has now clarified its criteria for investigating work related stress, the HSE will now consider investigating concerns about work related stre... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/hs-health-and-safety-executive-revises-its-criteria-for-examining-stress/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/hs-health-and-safety-executive-revises-its-criteria-for-examining-stress/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/hs-health-and-safety-executive-revises-its-criteria-for-examining-stress/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 November 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Letter to Tim Flesher CB re Prison Grades Pay Settlement 2019 NI</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/letter-to-tim-flesher-cb-re-prison-grades-pay-settlement-2019-ni/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[See the letter to Tim Flesher CB re Prison Grades Pay Settlement 2019 NI below:
&#160;
Dear Tim
PRISON GRADES PAY SETTLEMENT 2019 
The letter from your... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/letter-to-tim-flesher-cb-re-prison-grades-pay-settlement-2019-ni/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/letter-to-tim-flesher-cb-re-prison-grades-pay-settlement-2019-ni/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/november/letter-to-tim-flesher-cb-re-prison-grades-pay-settlement-2019-ni/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Scottish prison officers secure largest public sector pay deal in UK</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/october/scotland-scottish-prison-officers-secure-largest-public-sector-pay-deal-in-uk/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following months of long and at times difficult and challenging negotiations the Scottish membership have overwhelmingly agreed to accept a three year... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/october/scotland-scottish-prison-officers-secure-largest-public-sector-pay-deal-in-uk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/october/scotland-scottish-prison-officers-secure-largest-public-sector-pay-deal-in-uk/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/october/scotland-scottish-prison-officers-secure-largest-public-sector-pay-deal-in-uk/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 13 October 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: HMP Shotts celebrate 40 years service</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-hmp-shotts-celebrate-40-years-service/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Shotts local branch would like to congratulate Maureen Ritchie on 40 years’ service with the Scottish Prison Service and 40 years as a union membe... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-hmp-shotts-celebrate-40-years-service/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-hmp-shotts-celebrate-40-years-service/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-hmp-shotts-celebrate-40-years-service/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Shorter Prison Sentences?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-shorter-prison-sentences/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[SCOTTISH judges will be ordered to stop routinely sentencing offenders to less than a year in jail, SNP Community Safety Minister Ash Denham announced... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-shorter-prison-sentences/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-shorter-prison-sentences/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-shorter-prison-sentences/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: POAS Scottish TUC</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-poas-scottish-tuc/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the recent STUC conference as part of the ongoing fight to have our pay restored after years of austerity the following motion was fully supported ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-poas-scottish-tuc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-poas-scottish-tuc/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-poas-scottish-tuc/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Overworked, underpaid and undervalued</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-overworked-underpaid-and-undervalued/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[DESPITE the Tories’ anti-trade union legislation which prevents my colleagues in England and Wales from taking lawful industrial action, the only barr... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-overworked-underpaid-and-undervalued/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-overworked-underpaid-and-undervalued/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-overworked-underpaid-and-undervalued/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Pay Offer Q &amp; A</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-pay-offer-q-a/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is a collection of the most frequently asked questions so far in relation to the pay offer, and hopefully provides some clarity around those issu... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-pay-offer-q-a/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-pay-offer-q-a/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/scotland-pay-offer-q-a/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 August 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Conference in Action</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/general-secretary-conference-in-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This year’s Annual Conference was memorable for a number of reasons as we celebrated our 80th anniversary
Readers of the Gatelodge magazine will know... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/general-secretary-conference-in-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/general-secretary-conference-in-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/general-secretary-conference-in-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Focus on the positives</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/national-chair-focus-on-the-positives/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Unions must be seen as part of the solution not the problem
As another Annual Conference ends it is important that we focus on the positives and move... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/national-chair-focus-on-the-positives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/national-chair-focus-on-the-positives/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/august/national-chair-focus-on-the-positives/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 August 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Northern Ireland PCSPS 2019 Report</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/july/northern-ireland-pcsps-2019-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[See the&#160;Northern Ireland PCSPS 2019 Report attached below... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/july/northern-ireland-pcsps-2019-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/july/northern-ireland-pcsps-2019-report/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/july/northern-ireland-pcsps-2019-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 July 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Stephen Brien retires after 33 years</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-stephen-brien-retires-after-33-years/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At a well-attended presentation for Stevie he received many gifts and a wards and a buffet meal was given by our GIC Jacqui Clinton to honour this ver... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-stephen-brien-retires-after-33-years/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-stephen-brien-retires-after-33-years/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-stephen-brien-retires-after-33-years/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Fair Work</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-fair-work/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In November 2018 POA(Scotland) along with sister unions in the Civil Service reached a milestone agreement with the Scottish Government on the terms o... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-fair-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-fair-work/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-fair-work/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 April 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Scottish Pay Round 2019/2020</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-scottish-pay-round-20192020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA, along with the sister unions of the Civil Service, have met with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Finance and Fairwork to express our disap... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-scottish-pay-round-20192020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-scottish-pay-round-20192020/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/scotland-scottish-pay-round-20192020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 13 April 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: We must strike to protect each other</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/national-chair-we-must-strike-to-protect-each-other/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Unions must be seen as part of the solution not the problem
During the preceding months since the last Gatelodge publication the NEC, POA and its bra... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/national-chair-we-must-strike-to-protect-each-other/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/national-chair-we-must-strike-to-protect-each-other/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/national-chair-we-must-strike-to-protect-each-other/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 April 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: POA members need protection</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/general-secretary-poa-members-need-protection/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we enter 2019 to understand the scale of the health and safety crisis engulfing our prisons in England and Wales, there is only one number you need... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/general-secretary-poa-members-need-protection/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/general-secretary-poa-members-need-protection/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2019/april/general-secretary-poa-members-need-protection/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 April 2019 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Violence against staff must be stopped</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/national-chair-violence-against-staff-must-be-stopped/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Heed the warnings of frontline staff or suffer the consequences of your failures
Our prisons continue to lurch from crisis to crisis with assaults on... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/national-chair-violence-against-staff-must-be-stopped/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/national-chair-violence-against-staff-must-be-stopped/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/national-chair-violence-against-staff-must-be-stopped/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 December 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Assaults, injuries, compensation and pay</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/general-secretary-assaults-injuries-compensation-and-pay/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In my article this month I want to focus and remind members and local committees of the provisions of the Civil Service Management Code (CSMC)
It wou... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/general-secretary-assaults-injuries-compensation-and-pay/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/general-secretary-assaults-injuries-compensation-and-pay/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/general-secretary-assaults-injuries-compensation-and-pay/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 December 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>CIRC 124: Result - Workplace Ballot</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/circ-124-result-workplace-ballot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the promulgation of Branch Secretary Circular 29/2018 eligible branches in England and Wales conducted a workplace ballot.
The Scrutineers ... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/circ-124-result-workplace-ballot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/circ-124-result-workplace-ballot/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/december/circ-124-result-workplace-ballot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 December 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>H&amp;S: Under the COSHH: A toolkit and H&amp;S checklist for employers and workers</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/november/hs-under-the-coshh-a-toolkit-and-hs-checklist-for-employers-and-workers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear colleagues,
Please find attached the H&amp;amp;S toolkit and checklist for employers and workers, part of the Under the COSHH campaign.
Please also... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/november/hs-under-the-coshh-a-toolkit-and-hs-checklist-for-employers-and-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/november/hs-under-the-coshh-a-toolkit-and-hs-checklist-for-employers-and-workers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/november/hs-under-the-coshh-a-toolkit-and-hs-checklist-for-employers-and-workers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 November 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Time to take back control</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/national-chair-time-to-take-back-control/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It’s certainly been a busy couple of months!
At a time when the government spin machine is in full swing and headline announcements have dominated th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/national-chair-time-to-take-back-control/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/national-chair-time-to-take-back-control/
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                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/national-chair-time-to-take-back-control/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 October 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: 150 years of making history</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/general-secretary-150-years-of-making-history/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the point of writing this article the TUC will be commencing its historic 150th Anniversary in Manchester
The POA NEC placed two motions regarding... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/general-secretary-150-years-of-making-history/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/general-secretary-150-years-of-making-history/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/october/general-secretary-150-years-of-making-history/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 October 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: SPS Proposal</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/september/scotland-sps-proposal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find attached documents relating to the SPS proposal which is going out to ballot.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/september/scotland-sps-proposal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/september/scotland-sps-proposal/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/september/scotland-sps-proposal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 September 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Prison Service Pay Review Body Eighteenth Report on England and Wales 2019</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-eighteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2019/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[See the&#160;Prison Service Pay Review Body Eighteenth Report on England and Wales 2019 attached below... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-eighteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-eighteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2019/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/prison-service-pay-review-body-eighteenth-report-on-england-and-wales-2019/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 July 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Proposal for Reform of Agenda for Change in NHS Scotland</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/scotland-proposal-for-reform-of-agenda-for-change-in-nhs-scotland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the Proposal for Reform of Agenda for Change in NHS Scotland attached below.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/scotland-proposal-for-reform-of-agenda-for-change-in-nhs-scotland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/scotland-proposal-for-reform-of-agenda-for-change-in-nhs-scotland/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/july/scotland-proposal-for-reform-of-agenda-for-change-in-nhs-scotland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 July 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: The crisis, our opportunity</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/general-secretary-the-crisis-our-opportunity/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The POA might have been hard-hit by anti-union legislation, but Steve Gillan is confident that, with a new strategy, it is well placed to defend and p... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/general-secretary-the-crisis-our-opportunity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/general-secretary-the-crisis-our-opportunity/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/general-secretary-the-crisis-our-opportunity/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 June 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Ignore staff concerns at your peril!</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/national-chair-ignore-staff-concerns-at-your-peril/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Staff safety is not negotiable!
Another conference has passed and it was certainly a lively and interesting event.
The delegates were a credit to th... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/national-chair-ignore-staff-concerns-at-your-peril/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/national-chair-ignore-staff-concerns-at-your-peril/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/june/national-chair-ignore-staff-concerns-at-your-peril/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 June 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotland: Scotland Legal Advice Handbook 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/may/scotland-scotland-legal-advice-handbook-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find the Scotland Legal Advice Handbook 2018 attached below.... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/may/scotland-scotland-legal-advice-handbook-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/may/scotland-scotland-legal-advice-handbook-2018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/may/scotland-scotland-legal-advice-handbook-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: Health &amp; Safety</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/general-secretary-health-safety/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[COLLEAGUES, AS I WRITE THIS ARTICLE ON 8TH MARCH 2018, POA MEMBERS AT HMP LINDHOLME WALKED OUT AND REFUSED TO RETURN TO WORK IN THE DANGEROUS CIRCUMST... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/general-secretary-health-safety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/general-secretary-health-safety/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/general-secretary-health-safety/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 April 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: When will they learn?</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/national-chair-when-will-they-learn/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA NATIONAL CHAIR, MARK FAIRHURST, UPDATES US ON THE FALL-OUT OF THE CARILLION COLLAPSE AND HOW THE POA WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ALL MEMBERS, WHEREVE... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/national-chair-when-will-they-learn/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/national-chair-when-will-they-learn/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/april/national-chair-when-will-they-learn/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 April 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>National Chair: Safety comes first before performance</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/national-chair-safety-comes-first-before-performance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[POA NATIONAL CHAIR, MARK FAIRHURST, BRINGS US UP-TO-DATE WITH THE WAYS THAT THE POA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS.
I would like to start my jottin... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/national-chair-safety-comes-first-before-performance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/national-chair-safety-comes-first-before-performance/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/national-chair-safety-comes-first-before-performance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 February 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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                    <title>General Secretary: The risks of doing your job</title>
                    <comments>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/general-secretary-the-risks-of-doing-your-job/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[STEVE GILLAN, POA GENERAL SECRETARY, REPORTS THAT ALL TOO OFTEN AT POA HQ, WE RECEIVE CONTACT FROM A LOCAL BRANCH OFFICIAL INDICATING THAT A MEMBER IS... <a href="https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/general-secretary-the-risks-of-doing-your-job/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/general-secretary-the-risks-of-doing-your-job/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://poauk.org.uk/news-events/news-room/posts/2018/february/general-secretary-the-risks-of-doing-your-job/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 04 February 2018 00:00:00 </pubDate>
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