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UK Funds £10M to Protect Mosques Amid Hate Crime Surge

10/23/2025

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The UK government announced £10 million in funding for Muslim communities to enhance security at mosques and Muslim centers, following a recent arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized protection against hate, saying attacks on any community threaten national values.
Recent statistics show a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes.
Community leaders welcomed funding, but concerns remain about addressing root causes of hostility toward Muslims in Britain.

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The UK government announced £10 million in funding for Muslim communities to enhance security at mosques and Muslim centers, following a recent arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized protection against hate, saying attacks on any community threaten national values.
Recent statistics show a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes.
Community leaders welcomed funding, but concerns remain about addressing root causes of hostility toward Muslims in Britain.