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UK Launches £7M Training to Protect Jewish Students

10/12/2025

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British Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged universities to act to protect Jewish students after the Manchester synagogue attack.
She announced 600 training sessions for staff to identify harassment and promote respectful debate.
A £7 million funding package will train teachers to combat misinformation.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced measures to prevent hate preachers from leading charities, strengthening the Charity Commission's powers against hate crime offenders.

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British Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged universities to act to protect Jewish students after the Manchester synagogue attack.
She announced 600 training sessions for staff to identify harassment and promote respectful debate.
A £7 million funding package will train teachers to combat misinformation.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced measures to prevent hate preachers from leading charities, strengthening the Charity Commission's powers against hate crime offenders.