The diagrams provided illustrate the financial management of the 
police
 in the UK for the years 2017 and 2018. Use synonyms
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 income increased during Use synonyms
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 finances, providing just over 175
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significantly
. Government funding rose by approximately 2 Correct your spelling
significantly
million
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while
 local taxes saw an increase of 11.1 Linking Words
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pounds
. Other sources of income Use synonyms
also
 increased slightly, by half a Linking Words
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. The allocation of Use synonyms
police
 funds was primarily directed towards employee salaries in both years, reflecting a consistent priority on staff and officers' payroll. Use synonyms
Additionally
, spending on facilities, 
including buildings and vehicles, accounted for 8% of the Linking Words
budget
 in 2017 and increased to 14% in 2018. 
Investment in technology was the smallest expenditure category throughout the period. Use synonyms
Overall
, the financial data indicates a growing Linking Words
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significant
 portion consistently dedicated to personnel costs, alongside increased spending on facilities and a steady, but smaller, investment in technology.Correct your spelling
significant