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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The table illustrates information about the police budget in Britain from 2017 to 2018, whereas the pie charts demonstrate data on money distribution across several categories during the same period.
Overall, it is clear that the police budget was larger in 2018 compared to 2017. Additionally, the salaries of officers and staff made up the largest proportion of total expenditure.
According to the table, in 2017, expenditure from the National government was 175.5 million pounds, which increased slightly in 2018. Local tax spending was 91.2 million pounds; by 2018, the amount was 102.3 million pounds. Spending from other sources was almost the same in both years, accounting for 38 million pounds in 2017 and reaching 38.5 million pounds in 2018. Total expenditure for 2017 was 304.7 million pounds, while in 2018, it was 318.6 million pounds.
In 2017, the largest amount of money (75%) was spent on the salaries of officers and staff. 17% of total expenditure was accounted for by improvements to buildings and transport. Spending on technology made up only 8% of the total. Furthermore, in 2018, the proportions changed slightly. Officers and staff salaries accounted for 69% of total expenditure, while technology accounted for 14%. Expenditure on buildings and transport remained unchanged.
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The table provides data about the three main sources of the Britain police budget in one place in the years 2017 and 2018, while the pie charts illustrate the way that money was spent.
Overall, it is clear that national government contributes the most to the police budget, while other sources like grants made the lowest contribution. Additionally, salaries for officers and staff accounted for the most significant part of the spending in both years.
From the table, the total budget increased from 304.7 million in 2017 to 318.6 million. While national government was the largest source for money, local taxes had the highest contribution in the total budget increase, which rose by around 11.1 million. The other sources like grants increased only by half a million.
From the pie chart, salaries made up three-quarters of the total expenditure in 2017, and experienced a 6% decrease in 2018. Technology was the least significant part of the spending, which accounted for 8% and 14%. The spending on buildings and transport remained constant in both years at 17%.
The table and charts illustrate the source of police budget and how it was spent in 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain.
Overall, the total budget increased slightly from 304.7m to 318.6m in 2017 to 2018. In both year the national government was the main source of funding , while salaries took the largest share of spending.
In details, the founding from national government 175.m to 177.8m in both year 2017 and 2018.Moreover, other sources such as local taces rose highly 91.2m to 102m in both year. Money from other sources such as other sources such as grants remainded constant only few rising from 38m to 38.5m.
Regarding expenditure, salaries accounted for the biggest proportion, althout thid fill from 75% in 2017 to 69% in 2018. Spending on technology increased significantly from 8% to 14%.Addionally, the share for building and transport remaind stable at 17% in both years.
Band 7, I make too many grammar errorsThe given data illustrates the sources of police budget in a British area in two different years and the expenditure of this amount in three different sectors.
Overall, the amount of money contributed by three sources increased over the two years, therefore resulting in an increase of the total budget. In both years, the greatest amount of budget was dedicated to salary sector, conversely, the least amount was spent on technology. Additionally, the money spent on technology and salary sector changed considerably while that on building and transportation remained same.
As far as police budget is concerned, National government constituted the greatest proportion of budget in both years, 175.5m and 177.8m respectively. However, the money contributed by Local taxes increased substantially from 91.2m in 2017 to 102.3m in 2018. Furthermore, the proportion contributed by miscellaneous areas increased slightly to 38.5m.
Interestingly, there were no changes observed in terms of expenditure of money in buildings and transport sector, whereas the proportion of budget dedicated to technology increased from 8% in 2017 to 14% in 2018. Lastly, the amount of money allocated to salaries of workers declined from 75% to 69%.
The table and the pie charts illustrate the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in a particular British area, showing where the money comes from and its distribution.
Overall, the total police budget underwent a significant increase, and all sources of funding rose by 2018. The proportion allocated to salaries declined, expenditure on technology grew considerably, while spending on buildings and transport remained unchanged.
Starting with funding sources, the contribution from the national government was the highest in both years, providing 175.5 million in 2017 and 177.8 million in 2018. Local taxes experienced considerable growth from 91.2 million to 102.3 million by 2018, whereas other sources, such as grants, rose slightly from 38 million to 38.5 million. As a result, the overall budget increased from 304.7 million in 2017 to 318.6 million in 2018.
Regarding spending, salaries for officers and staff represented the largest share in both years, before declining from 75% in 2017 to 69% in 2018. In contrast, the money allocated to technology rose significantly from 8% to 14% by 2018. However, expenditure on buildings and transport remained stable at 17%.
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The table and the two charts illustrate data about the police budget in two years (2017 and 2018) in a particular area of Britain. The table depicts the source of the money.
Overall, it is clearly seen that the majority of the money was spent on salaries, and the minority on technology; meanwhile, the National Government constitutes the biggest source of money.
To begin with, salaries represent the largest segment of money spent, at 75% and 69% in 2017 and 2018, respectively. While buildings and transport remained constant at 17% during the period, technology grew from 8% to 14% in 2018.
In addition, the National Government constitutes the biggest source of money, reaching 177.8m in 2018 from 175.5m in 2017. Furthermore, local taxes increased over time and were an important source. Other sources, like grants, present the least amount, at 38m in 2017 and 38.5m in 2018. In total, the money income increased to 318.6m in 2018.
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The table and charts illustrate information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain.
The table depicts where the money comes from, whereas the charts illustrate how it was distributed.
The table informs that the main two sources of the police budget are the national government (175.5m in 2017 and 177.8m in 2018) and local taxes (91.2m in 2017 and 102.3m in 2018). The money that came from other sources constitutes 38m in 2017 and 38.5m in 2018. The total police budget in 2018 is 318.6m, which is slightly higher than the budget of 304.7m in 2017.
The charts also show that the money was spent mostly on salaries, which accounted for 75% of the total budget in 2017 and 69% in 2018. Buildings and transport cost 17% in both the years 2017 and 2018. The money spent on technology was 8% in 2017 and 14% in 2018.
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The table and charts provide information about the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table illustrates where the money came from and the charts demonstrate how it was distributed.
Overall, it is noticeable that all sources of the police budget increased, and national government accounted for the most significant source. However, spending on salaries for the officers and staff decreased, and spending on technology grew.
Looking at the table, it is evident that all sources increased, national government accounted for 175.5m in 2017 and for 177.8m in 2018. Local taxes accounted for 91.2m in 2017 and for 102.3m in 2018, and other sources, such as grants, accounted for 38m in 2017 and for 38.5m in 2018. Therefore, total amount increased from 304.7m in 2017 to 318.6m year later.
Moving to the pie chart, in 2017 salaries for the staff and officers accounted for the most crucial proportion, with 75%. Buildings and transport accounted for 17%, and technology for 8%. Year later, spending on salaries decreased to 69%, and spending on technology increased to 14%. Although, spending on building and transport stayed the same.
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The table illustrates information about the police budget in Britain from 2017 to 2018, whereas the pie charts demonstrate data on money distribution across several categories during the same period.
Overall, it is clear that the police budget was larger in 2018 compared to 2017. Additionally, the salaries of officers and staff made up the largest proportion of total expenditure.
According to the table, in 2017, expenditure from the National government was 175.5 million pounds, which increased slightly in 2018. Local tax spending was 91.2 million pounds; by 2018, the amount was 102.3 million pounds. Spending from other sources was almost the same in both years, accounting for 38 million pounds in 2017 and reaching 38.5 million pounds in 2018. Total expenditure for 2017 was 304.7 million pounds, while in 2018, it was 318.6 million pounds.
In 2017, the largest amount of money (75%) was spent on the salaries of officers and staff. 17% of total expenditure was accounted for by improvements to buildings and transport. Spending on technology made up only 8% of the total. Furthermore, in 2018, the proportions changed slightly. Officers and staff salaries accounted for 69% of total expenditure, while technology accounted for 14%. Expenditure on buildings and transport remained unchanged.
Band 7.5
The table provides data about the three main sources of the Britain police budget in one place in the years 2017 and 2018, while the pie charts illustrate the way that money was spent.
Overall, it is clear that national government contributes the most to the police budget, while other sources like grants made the lowest contribution. Additionally, salaries for officers and staff accounted for the most significant part of the spending in both years.
From the table, the total budget increased from 304.7 million in 2017 to 318.6 million. While national government was the largest source for money, local taxes had the highest contribution in the total budget increase, which rose by around 11.1 million. The other sources like grants increased only by half a million.
From the pie chart, salaries made up three-quarters of the total expenditure in 2017, and experienced a 6% decrease in 2018. Technology was the least significant part of the spending, which accounted for 8% and 14%. The spending on buildings and transport remained constant in both years at 17%.
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The table and charts illustrate the source of police budget and how it was spent in 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain.
Overall, the total budget increased slightly from 304.7m to 318.6m in 2017 to 2018. In both year the national government was the main source of funding , while salaries took the largest share of spending.
In details, the founding from national government 175.m to 177.8m in both year 2017 and 2018.Moreover, other sources such as local taces rose highly 91.2m to 102m in both year. Money from other sources such as other sources such as grants remainded constant only few rising from 38m to 38.5m.
Regarding expenditure, salaries accounted for the biggest proportion, althout thid fill from 75% in 2017 to 69% in 2018. Spending on technology increased significantly from 8% to 14%.Addionally, the share for building and transport remaind stable at 17% in both years.
Band 7, I make too many grammar errorsThe given data illustrates the sources of police budget in a British area in two different years and the expenditure of this amount in three different sectors.
Overall, the amount of money contributed by three sources increased over the two years, therefore resulting in an increase of the total budget. In both years, the greatest amount of budget was dedicated to salary sector, conversely, the least amount was spent on technology. Additionally, the money spent on technology and salary sector changed considerably while that on building and transportation remained same.
As far as police budget is concerned, National government constituted the greatest proportion of budget in both years, 175.5m and 177.8m respectively. However, the money contributed by Local taxes increased substantially from 91.2m in 2017 to 102.3m in 2018. Furthermore, the proportion contributed by miscellaneous areas increased slightly to 38.5m.
Interestingly, there were no changes observed in terms of expenditure of money in buildings and transport sector, whereas the proportion of budget dedicated to technology increased from 8% in 2017 to 14% in 2018. Lastly, the amount of money allocated to salaries of workers declined from 75% to 69%.
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The table and the pie charts illustrate the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in a particular British area, showing where the money comes from and its distribution.
Overall, the total police budget underwent a significant increase, and all sources of funding rose by 2018. The proportion allocated to salaries declined, expenditure on technology grew considerably, while spending on buildings and transport remained unchanged.
Starting with funding sources, the contribution from the national government was the highest in both years, providing 175.5 million in 2017 and 177.8 million in 2018. Local taxes experienced considerable growth from 91.2 million to 102.3 million by 2018, whereas other sources, such as grants, rose slightly from 38 million to 38.5 million. As a result, the overall budget increased from 304.7 million in 2017 to 318.6 million in 2018.
Regarding spending, salaries for officers and staff represented the largest share in both years, before declining from 75% in 2017 to 69% in 2018. In contrast, the money allocated to technology rose significantly from 8% to 14% by 2018. However, expenditure on buildings and transport remained stable at 17%.
BAND 9
The table and the two charts illustrate data about the police budget in two years (2017 and 2018) in a particular area of Britain. The table depicts the source of the money.
Overall, it is clearly seen that the majority of the money was spent on salaries, and the minority on technology; meanwhile, the National Government constitutes the biggest source of money.
To begin with, salaries represent the largest segment of money spent, at 75% and 69% in 2017 and 2018, respectively. While buildings and transport remained constant at 17% during the period, technology grew from 8% to 14% in 2018.
In addition, the National Government constitutes the biggest source of money, reaching 177.8m in 2018 from 175.5m in 2017. Furthermore, local taxes increased over time and were an important source. Other sources, like grants, present the least amount, at 38m in 2017 and 38.5m in 2018. In total, the money income increased to 318.6m in 2018.
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The table and charts illustrate information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain.
The table depicts where the money comes from, whereas the charts illustrate how it was distributed.
The table informs that the main two sources of the police budget are the national government (175.5m in 2017 and 177.8m in 2018) and local taxes (91.2m in 2017 and 102.3m in 2018). The money that came from other sources constitutes 38m in 2017 and 38.5m in 2018. The total police budget in 2018 is 318.6m, which is slightly higher than the budget of 304.7m in 2017.
The charts also show that the money was spent mostly on salaries, which accounted for 75% of the total budget in 2017 and 69% in 2018. Buildings and transport cost 17% in both the years 2017 and 2018. The money spent on technology was 8% in 2017 and 14% in 2018.
band 7.5
The table and charts provide information about the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table illustrates where the money came from and the charts demonstrate how it was distributed.
Overall, it is noticeable that all sources of the police budget increased, and national government accounted for the most significant source. However, spending on salaries for the officers and staff decreased, and spending on technology grew.
Looking at the table, it is evident that all sources increased, national government accounted for 175.5m in 2017 and for 177.8m in 2018. Local taxes accounted for 91.2m in 2017 and for 102.3m in 2018, and other sources, such as grants, accounted for 38m in 2017 and for 38.5m in 2018. Therefore, total amount increased from 304.7m in 2017 to 318.6m year later.
Moving to the pie chart, in 2017 salaries for the staff and officers accounted for the most crucial proportion, with 75%. Buildings and transport accounted for 17%, and technology for 8%. Year later, spending on salaries decreased to 69%, and spending on technology increased to 14%. Although, spending on building and transport stayed the same.