On 5 May 2026, the UK government announced a £1.5 million increase to its Common Ground programme to combat antisemitism in England, including an immediate £500,000 for Barnet Council after recent serious incidents. The funding builds on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s existing £4 million investment in community safety initiatives. The additional money will support local efforts such as community safety work, targeted youth and school programmes, interfaith projects and initiatives that challenge antisemitic narratives. It complements a £25 million investment last week in police patrols, specialist officers and protective security for Jewish communities, bringing total antisemitism‑related funding to £58 million. The expansion aims to enable councils, faith groups, schools and voluntary organisations to design tailored actions for areas most at risk.
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