The UK government has announced a £250 million security package aimed at strengthening protection for Jewish communities following a rise in antisemitic attacks and growing security concerns across the country.
The funding, which will be spent over the next three years, will support increased police presence in areas with large Jewish populations, enhance security around places of worship and schools, and improve the country’s response to terrorism and hate crimes.
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Under the plan, more than 500 police officers will be deployed to neighbourhoods with significant Jewish communities, including 300 officers in London. The package will also finance additional patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools, as well as the deployment of more plainclothes officers to improve surveillance and public safety.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said tackling antisemitism has remained a key priority for his government, stressing that the recent rise in attacks against Jewish people is a challenge to the country’s values.
“The rise in antisemitism we have seen in recent years is a test of our values as a country, and tackling it has been central to my leadership from day one,” Starmer said.
The package also includes funding for educational programmes designed to combat antisemitism and promote greater awareness and understanding among the public.
In addition, £59 million has been earmarked for Britain’s counter-terrorism policing network to strengthen national security and improve the country’s ability to respond to threats from hostile states and extremist groups.
Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Matt Jukes, said Jewish communities continue to face exceptional security threats due to increasing hate crimes, terrorism risks and foreign interference.
The announcement follows a series of attacks targeting Jewish communities in recent months. In April, two Jewish men were stabbed in London’s Golders Green area in what police described as a terrorist attack. Authorities also investigated arson and attempted arson attacks on synagogues and other Jewish sites during the same period.
In October 2025, two people were killed in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester, further raising concerns about the safety of Jewish communities across the UK.
Following the attacks, the government pledged stronger security measures, while the Metropolitan Police established a dedicated unit to improve protection for Jewish residents.
The latest investment reflects the government’s broader efforts to combat antisemitism, strengthen public safety and reassure Jewish communities that their security remains a national priority.
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