Amid a surge in antisemitism across Britain, Jewish communities in the country will receive a significant boost to their security arrangements. The British government announced an investment of more than £250 million ($335 million) over the next three years to increase protection for Jewish institutions and communities.
The funding will allow for the deployment of 500 additional police officers across England and Wales, who will strengthen police presence in Jewish neighborhoods and provide security at schools, synagogues and community centers. Some of the funds will also be allocated to strengthening Britain’s national capabilities and improving counterterrorism efforts, with the aim of ensuring that no religious community feels threatened.
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Amid a surge in antisemitism across Britain, Jewish communities in the country will receive a significant boost to their security arrangements
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The money will also fund the continuation of the “Project Servator” program, which places specialists and plainclothes officers within communities. They are trained to detect suspicious activity and identify individuals preparing to commit serious crimes.
The record investment will lead to a significant increase in police presence in key areas. The plan includes 300 additional officers who will patrol Jewish communities in London — home to 54% of the Jewish population in England and Wales — and about 80 additional officers in Greater Manchester, alongside £43 million ($58 million) for forces in other areas with significant Jewish populations.
'Record funding to help keep Jews safe'
Following a series of arson attacks in London and the raising of the national terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe,” efforts to protect Jewish communities have intensified across the British government, not only to safeguard communities but also to address the roots of antisemitism.
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500 police officers, increased security for Jews: Britain's plan to combat anti-Semitism
The British government has announced the largest security plan in its history for Jewish communities, including hundreds of new police officers, increased patrols and hundreds of millions of pounds in funding following a wave of attacks and hate crimes. British minister: "We will do everything we can to rid our society of the evil scourge of anti-Semitism"
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Amid the surge in anti-Semitism in Britain, the country's Jewish communities will receive a significant boost in security. The British government has announced an investment of more than £250 million (about a billion shekels) over the next three years to increase protection for Jewish institutions and communities.
The budget will see 500 more police officers deployed across England and Wales to strengthen police presence in Jewish neighbourhoods and to provide security at schools, synagogues and community centres. Some of the money will also be used to strengthen Britain's national capabilities and improve the fight against terrorism, with the aim of ensuring that no religious community feels threatened.
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The amount will also be invested in continuing the "Servant" project, which places experts and plainclothes police officers within the community, trained to detect suspicious activity and identify people preparing to commit serious crimes.
This record investment will lead to a wave of increased police presence in key areas. The plan also includes 300 extra officers to patrol Jewish communities in London – home to 54% of the Jewish population in England and Wales – and around 80 extra officers in the Greater Manchester area, alongside £43m (about NIS 173m) for forces in other areas with significant Jewish populations.
"Record funding to help protect the Jews"
Following a series of arson attacks in London and the raising of the national terror threat level from "significant" to "severe", efforts to protect Jewish communities have intensified across the British government, not only to protect the communities, but also to address the roots of anti-Semitism.
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500 police officers, increased security for Jews: Britain's plan to combat anti-Semitism
The British government has announced the largest security plan in its history for Jewish communities, including hundreds of new police officers, increased patrols and hundreds of millions of pounds in funding following a wave of attacks and hate crimes. British minister: "We will do everything we can to rid our society of the evil scourge of anti-Semitism"
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Amid the surge in anti-Semitism in Britain, the country's Jewish communities will receive a significant boost in security. The British government has announced an investment of more than £250 million (about a billion shekels) over the next three years to increase protection for Jewish institutions and communities.
The budget will see 500 more police officers deployed across England and Wales to strengthen police presence in Jewish neighbourhoods and to provide security at schools, synagogues and community centres. Some of the money will also be used to strengthen Britain's national capabilities and improve the fight against terrorism, with the aim of ensuring that no religious community feels threatened.
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The amount will also be invested in continuing the "Servant" project, which places experts and plainclothes police officers within the community, trained to detect suspicious activity and identify people preparing to commit serious crimes.
This record investment will lead to a wave of increased police presence in key areas. The plan also includes 300 extra officers to patrol Jewish communities in London – home to 54% of the Jewish population in England and Wales – and around 80 extra officers in the Greater Manchester area, alongside £43m (about NIS 173m) for forces in other areas with significant Jewish populations.
"Record funding to help protect the Jews"
Following a series of arson attacks in London and the raising of the national terror threat level from "significant" to "severe", efforts to protect Jewish communities have intensified across the British government, not only to protect the communities, but also to address the roots of anti-Semitism.
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Britain’s Minister of State for Policing and Crime, Sarah Jones, said: “After a series of appalling attacks against Jewish communities, the difficult decision was made to raise the threat level to severe. My thoughts remain with the victims of these vile attacks. Today we are going further and providing record funding to help keep Jewish people safe, supporting visible policing and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres. We will do everything in our power to rid society of the evil of antisemitism.”
Earlier this year, Britain’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced an additional £1 million ($1.3 million) to expand the Community Security Trust program supporting communities at risk of antisemitism, as well as an additional £500,000 ($670,000) for the London Borough of Barnet following its request for government support after the horrific terror attack in Golders Green.
The government also invested about £7 million ($9.4 million) to combat antisemitism in schools and higher education institutions, while the Online Safety Act requires technology companies to remove illegal content from their platforms, including antisemitic material.
Britain’s National Health Service and Department for Education have also launched urgent reviews of antisemitism in schools and the health system, which have likewise experienced a rise in antisemitic incidents.
'Today we are going further and providing record funding to help keep Jewish people safe, supporting visible policing and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres'
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Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “The poison of antisemitism has no place in our country, and we stand side by side with our Jewish communities. This money will see more officers on the streets and stronger protection at community sites to ensure they have the protection they need to live their lives peacefully.”
The announcement follows earlier statements by the British government this year allocating £25 million ($34 million) to provide immediate security funding for Jewish communities. Through this longer-term commitment, police forces will be able to provide more high-visibility patrols and stronger local engagement in areas with significant Jewish communities, including around synagogues and schools, over the next three years.
Patrols will be increased during periods when communities face heightened vulnerability, providing visible reassurance and helping prevent hate crimes and antisemitic incidents. Officers will also be able to work more closely with Jewish communities through a permanent presence in communities across the country, strengthening ties with representatives of community groups and places of worship.
Alongside the 500 officers who will be added and deployed in major Jewish communities, police forces nationwide will receive an additional 100,000 policing hours annually, and all officers in England and Wales will undergo training on antisemitism.
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Special operations, intelligence, investigations and coordination efforts will be expanded in London and beyond to ensure a coordinated approach to combating antisemitism, including strengthening the response to online antisemitic hate crimes.
The government will also allocate a record £32.4 million ($43.5 million) during the 2026-27 fiscal year for the security and protection of Jewish communities, including synagogues, Jewish schools and community centers.
The rise in antisemitism in Britain has been reflected in record levels of anti-Jewish incidents, with more than half directly linked to events in the Middle East. The tense atmosphere across the country has contributed to widespread feelings of insecurity among the local Jewish community.
The Community Security Trust (CST), the Jewish community’s security organization in Britain, reported about 3,700 antisemitic incidents in 2025, making it one of the highest and most difficult years ever recorded in the country. More than 50% of all incidents involved antisemitic language, slurs or references connected to Israel, Palestine or the war. The past year was marked by an unprecedented number of violent extremist incidents, alongside arson attacks directly targeting Jewish community properties, including synagogues and other institutions.
According to official reports, antisemitism has become more widespread and entrenched in parts of British society, including among the middle class and within education systems.