The United Kingdom has announced a £250 million security package aimed at strengthening protection for Jewish communities across the country following a rise in antisemitic attacks, hate crimes and security threats.
The three-year programme will fund increased policing, enhanced security around Jewish institutions and new initiatives designed to combat antisemitism through education.
Under the plan, more than 500 additional police officers will be deployed to areas with significant Jewish populations, including 300 officers in London.
The funding will also support:
Officials said the package is intended to improve protection for Jewish communities while strengthening the country’s response to hate-motivated crimes.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the increase in antisemitic incidents as a challenge to Britain’s values, saying the government remains committed to protecting Jewish communities.
According to Starmer, confronting antisemitism has been a priority since he took office, adding that every citizen should be able to live and practise their faith without fear.
Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes of London’s Metropolitan Police said Jewish communities are facing an increasingly complex security environment driven by rising hate crime, terrorism concerns and threats linked to hostile foreign actors.
As part of the broader package, £59 million has been allocated to the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorism policing network to strengthen intelligence gathering, security operations and responses to national security threats.
The announcement follows several high-profile attacks targeting Jewish individuals and institutions across the UK.
In April, two Jewish men were stabbed in London’s Golders Green area in what police described as a terrorist attack.
Authorities also investigated several arson and attempted arson incidents targeting Jewish properties, including synagogues in London.
Earlier, in October 2025, an attack on a synagogue in Manchester left two people dead, intensifying concerns over the safety of Jewish communities.
Following the Golders Green incident, Prime Minister Starmer pledged additional security funding and accused Iran of seeking to threaten British Jews.
In response to the increase in antisemitic incidents, London’s Metropolitan Police announced in May the creation of a specialist unit dedicated to protecting Jewish communities and investigating hate-related offences.
The latest funding package builds on those measures, with the government saying it is intended to improve long-term security while supporting efforts to prevent antisemitism through policing, education and community engagement.
Officials said the investment reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring Jewish communities can worship, study and live safely throughout the United Kingdom.