A terrorist attack in the UK is judged highly likely, prompting the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) to raise the threat level to “severe” for the first time since November 2021.
The Government has also announced an additional £25m funding for protective security, bringing the total to £58m this year.
The move follows a wider intelligence assessment of rising threats, including state-linked concerns connected to foreign governments encouraging violence against the Jewish community.
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The funding will support increased police patrols in communities and enhanced security at synagogues, schools, and community centres.
