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UK Launches £1.2M Initiative to Halve School Knife Crime

4/7/2026

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The UK government is launching a £1.2 million initiative to curb knife crime in schools, targeting up to 250 high-risk schools identified by mapping.
The program aims to halve knife crime within a decade by training school leaders and mentoring at-risk students.
Charities such as the Youth Endowment Fund back the plan.
The shadow home secretary argues police presence is insufficient.
The policing minister calls for proactive measures to protect students.

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The UK government is launching a £1.2 million initiative to curb knife crime in schools, targeting up to 250 high-risk schools identified by mapping.
The program aims to halve knife crime within a decade by training school leaders and mentoring at-risk students.
Charities such as the Youth Endowment Fund back the plan.
The shadow home secretary argues police presence is insufficient.
The policing minister calls for proactive measures to protect students.