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UK Allocates £250 Million, Deploys 500 Officers to Protect Jews

7/13/2026

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The UK government announced a £250 million security package for Jewish communities over the next three years after antisemitic incidents including a March torching of four Jewish ambulances and an April stabbing that raised terrorism threat level.
The plan adds more than 500 police officers, sending about 300 to London and 80 to Greater Manchester.
Funding allocates £86 million to the Metropolitan Police, £59 million for counter-terrorism policing, and £43 million for other forces.

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The UK government announced a £250 million security package for Jewish communities over the next three years after antisemitic incidents including a March torching of four Jewish ambulances and an April stabbing that raised terrorism threat level.
The plan adds more than 500 police officers, sending about 300 to London and 80 to Greater Manchester.
Funding allocates £86 million to the Metropolitan Police, £59 million for counter-terrorism policing, and £43 million for other forces.