The Intelligence from The Economist A hatred normalised: antisemitism in Britain
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May 7, 2026 
Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent who covers football and the World Cup, and Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer focused on luxury brands, join the conversation. They discuss a worrying rise in antisemitic attacks in Britain and how society and law are responding. They also explore why American luxury labels are thriving while some European houses stumble, and what fashion trends are helping U.S. brands.
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Recent Violent Attacks Against Jewish Sites In Britain
- Recent violent incidents include an arson attack on a disused synagogue and four volunteer ambulances set on fire.
- Last October a terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue killed two people, intensifying communal alarm.
Normalization Of Hatred Is Fueling Fear Among British Jews
- Many British Jews feel broader society has normalised antisemitic ideas, not just extremists.
- Sir Efraim Mirvis and Shira Avi-Yonah say normalization plus a rise in incidents since October 2023 has left communities fearful.
Increase Visible Policing And Fund Security For Vulnerable Communities
- Government measures focus on visible policing, extra funding, fast-tracked sentencing, and new laws targeting state-sponsored terrorism.
- Keir Starmer pledged more patrols in Jewish areas and £25 million for security after the Golders Green attack.