British aid to the world’s poorest nations has dropped sharply under the current government, with funding to the least-developed and low-income countries declining by nearly 7%, totaling a reduction of £118 million. Meanwhile, higher-income countries have seen their share of the UK’s aid budget rise, reversing the trend of prioritizing support for the most vulnerable. New data from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office highlights a shift in allocation that could deepen inequality in global assistance. The figures raise questions about the government’s commitment to poverty reduction and international development.
Aid to lower-income countries fell by almost 7%, while higher-income countries saw their share of Britain’s aid budget increaseThe world’s poorest countries were worst hit by British aid cuts under Keir Starmer’s government, while higher-income countries saw their share of aid increase, new figures reveal.The latest figures released by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office show a 6.7% decrease in funding to the least-developed countries and low-income countries, amounting to cuts of £118m. Continue reading...
