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Police told £900k Trump costs will not be paid
Thames Valley Police will not recover £900,000 for officer time during Trump's visit, while the Home Office covers other expenses, a discrepancy highlighted by the Police Commissioner.
- The Home Office informed Thames Valley Police last week it will not reimburse more than £900,000 spent policing President Donald Trump's September 2025 state visit to Windsor Castle.
- Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber expressed frustration, stating the force had been "short-changed" by more than £900,000 after the government denied reimbursement for officer time.
- Barber noted this decision is "in contradiction" to the government's approach with local authorities, as the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead received around £350,000 for its hosting costs.
- While the Home Office stated it will provide "reimbursement for their additional costs," such as equipment, officer time is recovered through standard major event procedures.
- Expecting state visits to Windsor Castle to increase during Buckingham Palace's refurbishment, Barber vowed he would "continue to push" for local taxpayers to be spared from these costs.
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