# UK far-right Prevent referrals up 20% as anti-terror reports hit record

New figures show referrals to the UK's Prevent deradicalization program for extreme rightwing extremism rose by 20%, while overall anti-terror reporting reached a record high. The increase underscores growing concern over the far-right threat and the pressure on Britain's counter-extremism system.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/06/record-high-referrals-prevent-anti-terror-scheme-rise-rightwing-extremism) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:53:54 GMT