The UK government has announced a security package worth more than £250 million over the next three years to strengthen protection for Jewish communities following a rise in antisemitic attacks. The funding will improve security around neighbourhoods, schools, synagogues and community centres while expanding police resources across England and Wales to help prevent future incidents.
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The new investment will fund more than 500 additional police officers, including around 300 officers in London and approximately 80 in Greater Manchester. Authorities will also allocate £43 million to police forces serving other areas with significant Jewish populations, ensuring stronger security measures and a faster response to potential threats.
The announcement follows several attacks targeting Jewish-linked sites, including the burning of four Jewish community ambulances in London earlier this year. In April, the government raised the national terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe” after an antisemitic stabbing attack in north London. These incidents increased pressure for stronger security measures and greater protection for vulnerable communities.
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The latest package comes in addition to £25 million previously announced after the April attacks, reflecting the government’s broader strategy to combat antisemitism. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said rising antisemitism represents a serious challenge to the country’s values and stressed that tackling hate crime has remained a key priority throughout his leadership.
Under the new plan, London’s Metropolitan Police will receive £86 million, while £59 million has been allocated to counter-terrorism policing. Authorities said police will increase patrols during periods of heightened risk, providing visible reassurance, protecting public spaces and helping deter antisemitic incidents through a stronger security presence across affected communities.