Extra £250m funding announced to boost Jewish community safety
The UK government has announced a £251 million funding package to enhance security for Jewish communities across England. The initiative includes recruiting 300 additional police officers and establishing community hubs to combat rising antisemitism.
Why it matters
This funding reflects a significant policy response to the increase in hate crimes and the elevated national terror threat level in the UK.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Adriana Elgueta Getty Images The unit will initially focus on antisemitic threats, but could serve as a model for protecting other communities facing spikes in hate crime Police forces across England are to get a £251m funding boost to help protect Jewish communities following a rise in antisemitic attacks, the government has announced.
The Metropolitan Police will receive £86m to recruit about 300 extra officers to help increase police presence in Jewish neighbourhoods, and around synagogues, schools and community centres.
It comes after a series of antisemitic attacks in London, including the stabbing of two men in Golders Green in April, and the raising of the national terror threat level from substantial to severe.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the fund would deliver a "step change in protection" for Jewish communities.
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